IT Director

Erie Insurance; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Fortune 500 insurance company where you will provide strategic leadership in IT operations. You will be responsible for managing a team and driving technology investments while ensuring alignment with corporate strategies. With an exceptional benefits package and opportunities for career growth, Erie Insurance offers a supportive and inclusive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Low contributions to premiums

Traditional pension plan

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capabilities in IT disciplines.
• Experience in managing large teams and multiple projects.
• Ability to drive change and develop IT strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operations and personnel in IT.
• Develop and implement IT solutions aligned with corporate strategy.
• Maintain business relationships with leaders and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

IT Solutions Development

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Job description

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related information technology (IT) disciplines/functions, complex operations or programs.

• Leader will be responsible for the commercial portfolio technology investments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short-and long-term solutions to information technology (IT) needs. Defines functional strategy, ensuring alignment to overall division and corporate strategies. Drives change(s) necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
• Controls resource and policy formation in functional areas of responsibility. Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives. Work managed is not necessarily routine, typically new, not proven or transformational in nature.
• Manages relationship with business leaders at all levels, Agents and Policyholders. Could serve as the primary relationship manager for multiple vendors.
• Ensures responsible functions quality and service level standards are on par with division and corporate standards.
• Provides input to the annual budget, ensuring that performance objectives are met at the lowest cost. Continually monitors expenses throughout the year and revises expectations as needed
• Keeps abreast of emerging trends, disciplines and technologies. Uncovers and implements strategies to compete and remain competitive in the industry.

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

• Self-development (Leader)
• Customer Focus (Leader)
• Instills Trust (Leader)
• Drives vision and purpose (Leader)
• Decision Quality (Leader)
• Nimble Learning (Leader)
• Develops Talent (Leader)
• Plans and Aligns (Leader)
• Values Diversity (Leader)
• Ensures Accountability (Leader)

About the company

Erie Insurance is a publicly held insurance company, offering auto, home, commercial and life insurance through a network of independent insurance agents.

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Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at [e-mail] or 407-000-0000.