VP of Tech Strategy, API-First & AI-Driven Platform

Ameritas; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company vs

Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance

Incentive Program Bonuses

Thrive Days - Personal time off

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a seasoned technology leader to plan and direct the organization's technology functions supporting Individual Division business systems and sales channels.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Lincoln, NE with remote work, guiding API-first, cloud-native development, AI automation, and vendor partnerships to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10 years of related information technology experience.
• 4-7 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with insurance industry I.T. leadership strongly desired.
• Experience with insurance industry distribution channels, agency partnerships, and associated agent facing technology strongly desired.
• Experience with API first and cloud native development desired.
• Experience with AI automation desired.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction and drive execution for the technology platforms advancing the ease of doing business with Ameritas and accelerating growth.
• Build and cultivate internal and external stakeholder relationships to promote and grow the business while focusing on how technology can enhance business growth.
• Drive, enable and deliver on technology strategy, with accountability towards the expectations of being an officer of the company.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends in InsurTech and market shifts to inform enterprise application development strategy.
• Plan and organize the work of associates & management for their function area(s). Manage and lead a team of technology professionals.
• Be an enterprise steward; partner with leaders on cross-division initiatives and ensure smooth integration of systems.
• Implement strategic cost management initiatives to optimize technology investments and personnel resources.
• Define, manage to, and provide insights on objectives & key results to monitor progress.
• Promote a culture of innovation and creativity to continuously improve the agent/producer/customer experience.
• Manage and negotiate vendor contracts and external vendor relationships.

Skills

IT Leadership

Insurance IT

API first

Cloud native

AI automation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Ameritas is seeking a seasoned technology leader to plan and direct the organization's technology functions supporting Individual Division business systems and sales channels.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration in Lincoln, NE with remote work, guiding API-first, cloud-native development, AI automation, and vendor partnerships to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.