Technology Supervisor

COUNTRY Financial; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Technology Supervisor in Bloomington, IL to lead the development and optimization of Personal Lines application platforms. You will drive budgeting, scheduling, and feasibility studies while safeguarding data and information systems across enterprise environments.

The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience and may benefit from Personal Lines insurance knowledge. The company offers a hybrid, onsite, and remote work mix with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Personal Lines Insurance knowledge is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design and optimization of Personal Lines application platforms.
• Analyze, select, and modify enterprise systems and application software.
• Plan budgets, schedules and feasibility studies.
• Protect the company"s data, tools and information systems.
• Plan and coordinate all project aspects within area of assignment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Disaster recovery planning

Information systems

Team coaching

Tools

Enterprise systems

Database management

Network hardware/software installation

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About the role

This Technology Supervisor position provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of our Personal Lines application development platforms.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management, preparation of budgets, schedules and feasibility studies. Provides direction for the effort required to protect the company’s data, tools and information systems. May be involved in planning and coordinating all aspects of projects specific to their respective area of assignment. Utilizes subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

How does this role make an impact?

• Provides leadership by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Sustains information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting information systems; auditing application of systems.
• Assesses information systems results by auditing application of systems.
• Enhances information systems results by identifying information systems technology opportunities and developing application strategies.
• Safeguards assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by determining service level required; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Manages the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans and activities in assigned areas.
• Maintains current contact information for all employees in applicable areas and communicates with non-recovery employees during a disaster.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Personal Lines Insurance knowledge is highly desired.

Base Pay Range: $113,200-$155,650. The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

Country Financial® is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and offers hybrid, onsite and remote opportunities. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
• Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

COUNTRY Financial® is a family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY) located in Bloomington, IL. Learn more about who we are.

Investment management, retirement, trust, and planning services provided by COUNTRY Trust Bank®. The investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment company should be carefully considered before investing.