Director, Enterprise Solutions

Red River Mutual
CA - Manitoba - Winnipeg
January 12, 2025
IT

1 Research Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 6E3, Canada Req #177

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

COMPANY PROFILE:

Red River Mutual is a progressive insurance company with a focus on our customers and employees. We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and protected, and to know that someone is looking out for them. We treat our employees like family members - we'll be honest with them, support them, offer a listening ear, admit when we're wrong and be a positive force in their lives and in our communities.

LOCATION: Altona, Winnipeg, MB, Hybrid

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Information Systems & Technology

DIRECT REPORTS: Manager Business and Process Analysis, Manager Application Delivery, IT Architect

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Director, Enterprise Solutions oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of high-quality enterprise software solutions that align with the organization's strategic objectives. This role creates and fosters a strong, high-velocity engineering culture to deliver timely and high-quality software solutions. The Director will also establish and refine processes with a focus on applying DevOps principles to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability in software development and cloud operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Strategic Leadership:

Provide strategic leadership to software engineering teams, defining and supporting the software development strategy and vision.
Collaborate with senior management to align technology initiatives with business goals.
Lead, mentor, and inspire teams to deliver high-quality software on time.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Implement best practices for project management and agile methodologies.

Solution Development and Delivery:

Oversee the development, enhancement, and implementation of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications.
Ensure alignment of solutions with business objectives, technology standards, and industry best practices.
Drive and optimize the software development lifecycle, from business and system requirements to concept and design, to implementation, testing, and deployment.
Lead the ongoing support and maintenance of the corporate application portfolio.
Develop and implement measures to ensure effective operation of enterprise applications.
Define and maintain software architecture and design principles.
Ensure timely and successful delivery of software development projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

People and Process:

Coordinate with teams to oversee the design, deployment, and support of enterprise applications.
Collaborate with Solutions Architect and Integration specialists to design and implement robust, scalable architectures.
Oversee integration efforts to ensure seamless operations between systems and applications.
Provide guidance on technology selection and implementation strategies.
Oversee implementation and adoption of best practices in business analysis and quality assurance.
Lead, coach, and support the team in best practices and the delivery of services.
Own and create delivery metrics, establishing baselines and monitoring performance.

Leadership:

Motivate, coach, and hold accountable employees under your direction.
Administer timely performance reviews, assessing needs for education, rewards, and setting direction.
Embody and influence the organization to have the following leadership competencies:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 12 years of IT experience in software development, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
Relevant industry-related certifications (e.g., Agile, PMP, Lean) are considered a strong asset.
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies.
Experience in the insurance/finance industry is an asset.
Strong strategic leadership and team management skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in software development and lifecycle management.
Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and integration.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process. Our Accessible employment policies and practices are available on request and in accessible formats.

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