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Dir Solution Development

Horace Mann
Location
Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Solutions Delivery
Salary
$105,200 - $147,950
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in IT leadership, focusing on digital operations, technical support, and system enhancements
  • Proven track record of making strategic prioritization decisions that drive business value
  • Strong background in technical support, bug resolution, and application enhancement
  • Experience implementing agentic AI development tools and driving team-wide adoption
  • Strong understanding of digital applications, software development lifecycles, and IT support models
Nice to have
  • Experience leading IT support and continuous improvement teams in a large enterprise environment
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), ITIL frameworks, and Agile methodologies
  • Strong understanding of metrics-driven decision-making and process optimization
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent process-improvement credential) preferred
What the job really is

The Director of Solution Development at Horace Mann will lead the software engineering and support team, focusing on strategic prioritization, team management, and operational excellence. This role involves evaluating and prioritizing requests based on business impact, mentoring a high-performing team, and driving the adoption of AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity. The director will also serve as a bridge between technology and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication of priorities and trade-offs.

Things to weigh
  • No specific information on remote work policies or team structure
  • Salary range provided, but it is stated to be commensurate with experience and location
  • The role emphasizes the use of agentic AI tools, which may require a strong adaptability to new technologies
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