Technology Strategy Leader

Allstate Insurance Company; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Connectivity reimbursement

Job summary

Allstate Insurance Company in Illinois is seeking a Technology Strategy Senior Manager to lead the design, delivery and execution of broad strategic initiatives that advance the enterprise technology agenda.

The role partners with senior leaders to develop cutting-edge technology strategies, with at least 1 day per week in the office at Chicago or Northbrook, and a focus on aligning technology resources with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology strategy or related leadership roles.
• This role includes supervisory responsibilities across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and implements change across multiple organizations in alignment with enterprise change initiatives; uses personal influence to enlist employees and peers in implementing change
• Models and creates an environment of accountability within the team, and for peer groups and senior leaders by setting clear objectives in support of strategic business outcomes
• Leads team in achieving significant, complex assignments by creating structure and leveraging processes that enable oversight of delivery while allowing employees freedom of action
• Leverages in-depth business knowledge to convert thinking of others and/or gains acceptance of complex ideas where difficult (but necessary) to achieve goals and objectives
• Establishes a vision, direction, and specific objectives for multiple organizational areas and assists in integrating that vision across multiple areas
• Applies knowledge to diverse and complex situations, where alternatives are numerous, to drive business solutions on behalf of the organization
• Communicates the technology strategy to the organization so they understand their roles, are motivated to achieve established goals and have line of the sight between their work and Allstate strategies
• Responsible for implementation of our enterprise technology strategy, including high-level planning of work and resources
• Acting as a thought leader by developing complex ideas that have long-term, strategic impact and align with broader Enterprise strategies

Skills

Business Strategies

Employee Supervision

Enterprise Strategies

Process Improvements

Strategic Direction

Strategic Initiative

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Development

Technology Strategies

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Our technology strategists evaluate broad technology trends and disruptive innovations and then interpret the implications and opportunities for our business. We provide an objective, independent perspective enabling Allstate to realize the full potential of technology resources, investments and assets. As advisory partners, we bring together the right voices and thought leadership to make informed decisions and set the strategic direction for how Allstate can leverage technology to create competitive advantage. The Technology Strategy Senior Manager is responsible for leading the design, delivery and execution of broad strategic initiatives to deliver on department and broader Enterprise goals. Additionally, the Technology Strategy Senior Manager will partner with senior leaders from across the enterprise to develop cutting-edge technology strategies that enable Allstate to achieve near and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommends and implements change across multiple organizations in alignment with enterprise change initiatives; uses personal influence to enlist employees and peers in implementing change
• Models and creates an environment of accountability within the team, and for peer groups and senior leaders by setting clear objectives in support of strategic business outcomes
• Leads team in achieving significant, complex assignments by creating structure and leveraging processes that enable oversight of delivery while allowing employees freedom of action
• Leverages in-depth business knowledge to convert thinking of others and/or gains acceptance of complex ideas where difficult (but necessary) to achieve goals and objectives
• Establishes a vision, direction, and specific objectives for multiple organizational areas and assists in integrating that vision across multiple areas
• Applies knowledge to diverse and complex situations, where alternatives are numerous, to drive business solutions on behalf of the organization
• Communicates the technology strategy to the organization so they understand their roles, are motivated to achieve established goals and have line of the sight between their work and Allstate strategies
• Responsible for implementation of our enterprise technology strategy, including high-level planning of work and resources
• Acting as a thought leader by developing complex ideas that have long-term, strategic impact and align with broader Enterprise strategies

Experience

10 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory duties.

*This is a hybrid role that will require at least 1 day a week in the office (office locations: Chicago & Northbrook)

Skills

Business Strategies, Employee Supervision, Enterprise Strategies, Process Improvements, Strategic Direction, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Thinking, Strategy Development, Technology Strategies

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 134,000.00 - 209,750.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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• Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.