2nd VP Development and Integration - Distribution Management Systems

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the organization's technology functions supporting Individual Division business systems and applications for sales and distribution.  Ensure delivery of cost-effective outcomes by applying people, process, and technology levers to meet business goals, strategies, and objectives.   Focus on enhancing the overall producer experience and distribution expansion.  Build teams skilled in delivering API first, cloud native solutions, leveraging AI and automation throughout the software development lifecycle.  This role will collaborate across the organization, including close partnership with business stakeholders and external vendor relationships ensuring the success of the function(s).   This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.  Relocation assistance is available for those willing to move to Lincoln, NE.   What you do: 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 the industry, InsurTech, and market trends in emerging distribution/agent facing technology to inform enterprise application development strategy and keep the organization ahead of competitive and market shifts. Analyze and foresee problems and plan solutions to incorporate future impacts.  Operate as an enterprise-level strategic partner, aligning cross-division initiatives and driving shared outcomes with leaders across the business. Plan and organize the work of associates & management for their function area(s). Manage and lead a team of technology professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement. Be an enterprise steward; partner with leaders throughout the organization on cross-division initiatives. Collaborate with other functional areas to identify technology needs and ensure smooth integration of systems across the organization. Implement strategic cost management initiatives to optimize technology investments and personnel resources, ensuring efficient operations and sustainable growth. Develop and monitor technology budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of technology resources and improve cost-effectiveness. Define, manage to, and provide insights on objectives & key results to monitor progress towards key initiatives and daily work of your functional areas using metrics and measures. Promote a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and solutions to continuously improve.  Direct and influence associate and business resources to deliver measurable business results and improve the agent/producer/customer experience.   Manage and negotiate vendor contracts and external vendor relationships.   What you bring: Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 7-10 years of related information technology experience required. 4-7 years of supervisory or management experience required. 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.   What we offer: A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant cultureAmeritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life. At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:Ameritas BenefitsFor your money:• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.• Incentive Program Bonuses.• Competitive Pay.For your time:• Flexible Hybrid work.• Thrive Days - Personal time off.• Paid time off (PTO).For your health and well-being:• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.• Well-being programs with financial rewards.• Employee assistance program (EAP).For your professional growth:• Professional development programs.• Leadership development programs.• Employee resource groups.• StrengthsFinder Program.For your community:• Matching donations program.• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.For your family:• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.• Backup child, elder and pet care support.   An Equal Opportunity Employer Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.   Application DeadlineThis position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.   This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.Pay:$149,944.00-$254,904.00