Vice President | Applications

CBIZ; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CBIZ Benefits and Insurance is separating from CBIZ and building its own technology organization. The VP of Applications will own the application landscape: the platforms that run our Benefits and Insurance businesses, the custom and homegrown systems around them, and the new ERP.

You will help decide which applications we keep, replace, or retire, lead the move off CBIZ-provided systems, and build a nimble team focused on delivering business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsabilités

• Own the application portfolio, architecture direction, and modernization efforts.
• Lead the carve-out, data segregation, and TSA-based separation initiatives.
• Participate in ERP decision and implementation with cross-functional partners.
• Run technology intake with strong business cases, ownership, and prioritized roadmaps.
• Build a nimble, product-minded team delivering business value.
• Direct integration efforts across apps and data ecosystems.
• Oversee platform ownership including Salesforce, ERP, and other SaaS systems.
• Lead custom development across full software lifecycle with secure SDLC practices.
• Manage a blended onshore/offshore delivery model and vendor relationships.
• Drive AI enablement and governance to improve delivery velocity and automation.

Connaissances

Application strategy

Roadmap ownership

Team building

Vendor and TSA management

AI enablement

ERP and systems modernization

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Onshore/offshore delivery

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/related field

Advanced degree a plus

Outils

Salesforce CRM

Sales Cloud

ERP (Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite)

Description du poste

Job Description

CBIZ Benefits and Insurance is separating from CBIZ and building its own technology organization. The VP of Applications will own the application landscape: the platforms that run our Benefits and Insurance businesses, the custom and homegrown systems around them, and the new ERP. You will help decide which applications we keep, replace, or retire, lead the move off CBIZ-provided systems, and build a nimble team focused on delivering business value.

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

• Application strategy and roadmap: Own the application portfolio, architecture direction, build-versus-buy decisions, and modernization of homegrown platforms
• Carve-out execution: Lead application separation, data segregation, and cutover from CBIZ systems. Manage transition services agreements (TSAs) and exit criteria, vendor contract assignment and consent, and Day-One and standalone readiness
• ERP selection and implementation: Participate in the ERP decision (Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite) and the implementation. Partner with the CFO and business partners on standalone financial reporting, close, and audit readiness
• Technology intake and prioritization: Run the technology intake process so that every request has a strong business case, clear ownership, and a ranked priority. Hold the portfolio to value, cost, and capacity
• Team building: Build a nimble, product-minded team focused on delivering business value. Retain transferred talent and hire where needed
• Apps ecosystem and integration: Understand the overall application and data ecosystem, and direct integration efforts between applications, both now and in the future
• Platform ownership: Manage Salesforce (CRM and Service Cloud), agency management and benefits administration platforms, and other SaaS and off-the-shelf systems
• Custom development: Lead the development and management of homegrown platforms across the full software lifecycle, with secure SDLC practices
• Delivery model: Manage a development organization that blends onshore and offshore partners, including vendor selection, SLAs, and performance management
• AI enablement: Implement AI solutions that improve business operations. Make sure the development team uses AI to raise delivery velocity and automation. Partner on AI governance, data handling, and vendor risk
• Software capitalization: Apply software capitalization processes and policies with Finance, including time tracking and audit support
• Business partnership: Work closely with business leaders in Benefits and Insurance to turn needs into outcomes
• Security and compliance: Work with the infrastructure and security leader on identity, access, and application risk. Support SOC 2 and PHI/PII requirements
• Financial management: Own the applications budget, including capex and opex

Preferred Qualifications

• Private equity or sponsor-backed company experience, including board and sponsor reporting
• Experience with integration platforms, carrier and EDI feeds, and data and analytics platforms
• Experience working with the Genesys telephony system
• Familiarity with delivery metrics (DORA or similar) and product-oriented delivery models
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• 10+ years managing software development teams, with experience at a senior leadership level
• Deep experience managing both custom-built applications and off-the-shelf and SaaS platforms
• Experience implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite)
• Experience developing and managing homegrown platforms
• Prior experience in the Benefits and Insurance industry, including agency management platforms (for example Applied Epic or Vertafore AMS360)
• Experience managing Salesforce.com, including CRM and Service Cloud
• Proven ability to understand the overall application and data ecosystem, and to direct integration efforts between applications, both now and in the future
• Experience leading a carve-out, divestiture, or TSA-based separation
• Experience selecting and implementing ETL tools for the enterprise
• Experience managing large SQL environments
• Demonstrated success implementing AI solutions that improve business operations, and driving AI use within development teams
• Experience managing teams that use onshore and offshore partners
• Working knowledge of software capitalization processes and policies
• Proven ability to run a technology intake and prioritization process
• Strong collaboration skills and a genuine desire to partner with the business

Success Measures

• Applications separated from CBIZ on schedule and within the TSA window
• ERP selected and implemented on time and within budget
• A transparent intake process with business cases and a prioritized roadmap
• Measurable gains in delivery velocity and operational efficiency from AI
• A stable, engaged, high-performing team
• Data warehouse/BI and Reporting:Design, build and deploy a data warehousing strategy for the new organization.Ensure master data management and self service tools are available for all users

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years of experience in related field
• 5 years supervisory experience
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize accurately
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on department needs

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.