IT Director (Data) - Erie Insurance

Division or Field Office:

Corporate Enablement Technology Division
Department of Position: Data Technology Department
Work from:
Corporate Office in Erie, Pa Salary Range:
$134,139.00-$214,273.00*

salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Pension.We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off.Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development.Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Provides strategic leadership and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related information technology (IT) disciplines/functions, complex operations or programs.

What You'll Do:

This opportunity is for an IT Director (Data) focused on critical Data Platform components enabling data consolidation, curation, reporting, and analytics. This individual is expected to have an understanding of the architectural and technical aspects critical in enabling data capabilities for enterprise priorities, while demonstrating strong leadership to lead the team through a complex and evolving landscape.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Leadership experience through data modernization efforts, involving cloud-based infrastructure and modern data and analytics technologies.
• Leadership responsibility of large teams in agile environments, delivering business outcomes via technology solutions.
• Understanding and experience within data architecture, governance, and data pipelines.
• Industry relevant experience within banking and financial services, with insurance being preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short-and long-term solutions to information technology (IT) needs. Defines functional strategy, ensuring alignment to overall division and corporate strategies. Drives change(s) necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
• Controls resource and policy formation in functional areas of responsibility. Decisions are guided by resource availability and functional objectives. Work managed is not necessarily routine, typically new, not proven or transformational in nature.
• Manages relationship with business leaders at all levels, Agents and Policyholders. Could serve as the primary relationship manager for multiple vendors.
• Ensures responsible functions quality and service level standards are on par with division and corporate standards.
• Provides input to the annual budget, ensuring that performance objectives are met at the lowest cost. Continually monitors expenses throughout the year and revises expectations as needed
• Keeps abreast of emerging trends, disciplines and technologies. Uncovers and implements strategies to compete and remain competitive in the industry.

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

Competencies

• Collaborates (Leader)
• Self-development (Leader)
• Customer Focus (Leader)
• Instills Trust (Leader)
• Persuades (Leader)
• Drives vision and purpose (Leader)
• Decision Quality (Leader)
• Nimble Learning (Leader)
• Cultivates Innovation (Leader)
• Develops Talent (Leader)
• Plans and Aligns (Leader)
• Values Diversity (Leader)
• Ensures Accountability (Leader)
• Optimizes Work Processes (Leader)

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements and Experience Equivalencies:

• Bachelor's degree, or four-year related experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of related IT disciplines required.
• Eight years experience in related IT function or eight years business experience and successful completion of ERIE's IT Leader Program required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.
• Completion of relevant designations or training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20>
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20>
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20>
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20>
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Occasional (<20>
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Nearest Major Market: Erie