Join Our Team as a Leader in Commercial Insurance IT
Commercial Insurance IT is seeking a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and leadership skills to spearhead various projects and strategic initiatives within Commercial Insurance Underwriting IT. In this role, you will deliver essential IT solutions to our business colleagues while driving operational improvements and excellence within our organization. This position blends strategic thinking with transformational capabilities.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects and strategic initiatives
- Develop innovative strategies and concepts to devise creative solutions
- Collaborate closely with the CI IT Leadership team members in Zurich
- Foster strong relationships with local business and IT stakeholders, establishing productive collaborations
- Communicate the outcomes of your work to senior stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and approval
- Take full ownership of your deliverables, ensuring timely and budget-compliant results; resolve or escalate any issues as necessary
- Develop and implement operational excellence and project management methodologies and best practices; establish KPIs to measure the performance of CI-IT
What You Bring to the Team
- A university degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
- A passion for technology and an understanding of its value to insurance companies
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong preference for commercial insurance experience
- A proven track record as Chief of Staff to C-suite executives, successfully translating strategy into execution
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Prior consulting experience is highly desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint presentations
- A solid understanding of IT operations and delivery processes, including agile methodologies
- Familiarity with business-IT collaboration methodologies, encompassing project management, portfolio management, and investment prioritization
- A growth and results-oriented mindset, combined with innovative team player attributes and strong leadership skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management
- Working proficiency in English; proficiency in German is a plus
Additional Information
We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and people distinguish us from others. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that foster collaboration, cultivate our unique culture, and enhance our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the option to work remotely up to two days per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.