Senior IT AVP — AI-Driven Modernization Leader

Horace Mann; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 146,500 - 208,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits for educators

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Horace Mann, a prominent insurance company in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Leadership role to oversee the Guidewire and P&C legacy application development team. The ideal candidate will drive meaningful transformations and lead a diverse, complex development organization of over 30 developers.

This role demands deep expertise in modern application architecture, AI development, and proven experience in leading large-scale modernization initiatives. The company values effective executive communication and the ability to navigate organizational complexities.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in software engineering best practices.
• Proven ability to manage 30+ developers across varied functions.
• Hands-on experience translating business goals into application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex development organization.
• Drive modernization and transformation across insurance business lines.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Modern application architecture expertise

Leadership of large-scale modernization initiatives

Guidewire platform experience

AI application development

Stakeholder communication skills

Organizational complexity navigation

Tools

AI tooling familiarity

Low-code/no-code platforms evaluation

Cloud platforms

Job description

Horace Mann, a prominent insurance company in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Leadership role to oversee the Guidewire and P&C legacy application development team. The ideal candidate will drive meaningful transformations and lead a diverse, complex development organization of over 30 developers.

This role demands deep expertise in modern application architecture, AI development, and proven experience in leading large-scale modernization initiatives. The company values effective executive communication and the ability to navigate organizational complexities.