Friday, 21 February 2014

Information Services Manager (I/S Corporate-HRMS Systems) #023147 | Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company | US-NE-Omaha



Information Services Manager (I/S Corporate-HRMS Systems) #023147 | Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company | US-NE-Omaha


Job Description 

Information Services Manager (I/S Corporate-HRMS Systems)-023147

Description

Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a solid, family-oriented company that is reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We are a full-service, multi-line provider of insurance and financial services products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our policyholders. Our commitment to customer service is the cornerstone of our vision and values.
 
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Oversees and manages the analysis, design, and installation of customer information systems and computing technology infrastructure to contribute to the efficient and effective achievement of business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans, staffs, directs, and controls department activities. This includes all management functions and decisions such as budgeting for and controlling expenses, interviewing and selecting personnel, appraising performance, administering salaries, developing and coaching subordinates, long-range and short-term planning, and ensuring compliance with Corporate Affirmative Action guidelines.
 
Articulates a strategic vision, which is clear and based on customer and I/S requirements and technology/architecture direction.

Communicates direction in an appropriate manner with clarity to a wide variety of individuals.
 
Develops and implements the changes needed to achieve the vision. Achieves results through appropriate use of personnel, technology, and processes.

Provides proactive leadership to projects, assessing the overall viability or long term impact to projects, when major changes occur.

Functions performed are affected by advances in information systems technology and by changes in corporate information systems
requirements caused by economic fluctuations, insurance industry trends, government regulations and other factors.
 
The scope of this position holder's responsibilities range in size from satisfying diverse needs of a single customer to developing a large, complex
multiple-function system within a high risk environment.


This position requires excellent planning, oral and written communication, human relations, negotiation, and management skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are necessary in addition to a broad understanding of the impact of future hardware technologies on software capabilities, with expertise in applying these technologies in meeting the Companies' business needs.
 
The job requires a thorough knowledge of the Companies' and I/S procedures and policies.
 
Demonstrated technical competence in the development and maintenance of application and support systems is required.
 
Broad knowledge of the insurance industry and competitor companies with detailed knowledge of customer areas and processes is preferred.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Project management is required
  • 5+ years experience leading a team of more than 5 people in Application Development and Support is required
  • 3-5 years experience with planning and budgeting personnel resources and capital budgets preferred
  • 5+ years experience with contemporary systems development tools and methods preferred
  • 5+ years experience in IT is preferred
  • Knowledge or experience with Peoplesoft is a plus
  • Proven success delivering/supporting technology solutions
  • Ability to manage the needs of diverse customers and systems
  • Ability to elicit and validate customer requirements and goals in order to provide IT solution options
  • Strong relationship building skills in order to partner and collaborate with IT and business teams
  • Proven experience communication with all levels of management
 
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-800-780-0304. We are available Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm CST.
 
For all other inquiries, contact our HR Helpline at 1-800-365-1405, option 4.
 
Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Job

 Information Technology

Primary Location

US-NE-Omaha

Schedule

 Full-time

Shift

 Day Job
Flex Time Available? Yes
 
 





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