As the Vice President of Engineering and Applications, you will define and execute the technology strategy that drives our insurance platforms, enhances digital experiences for customers and agents, and enables data-driven decision-making.You will lead a high-performing team of engineering leaders, architects, and developers, with a focus on platform modernization, multi-tenant innovation, and seamless delivery. Your leadership will ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and deliver exceptional value and user experience. This role supports a multi-client, service-provider model designed to flexibly serve multiple mutual P&C insurance companies.In addition, you will play a key role in advancing our digital transformation efforts, including large-scale data conversions and cloud migrations—initiatives that are critical to our long-term success.This position reports directly to the Chief Information and Technology Officer and is instrumental in shaping the future of our technology landscape. Accountabilities: Lead from the front: Set and embody a culture of engineering excellence, hands-on leadership, and accountability. Hands-on technical leadership across business applications, architecture, engineering, DevOps, and delivery practices. Technology and Platform Strategy: Advance the adoption of core insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duckcreek, Agent Portals) and cutting-edge GenAI capabilities. Drive platform modernization leveraging React, NoSQL, Microservices, and cloud-native SaaS architectures. Lead enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives, including legacy modernization and new digital product development. Build and scale multi-tenant platforms to enable servicing multiple client service business units efficiently. Champion CI/CD automation, DevOps culture, modular architecture, and scalable design principles. Financial Accountability and Cost Optimization: Own the engineering and applications budget with full accountability for delivering cost-effective, high-value solutions. Optimize resource utilization, vendor management, and technology investments to ensure scalability without compromising financial discipline. Multi-Client Service Model Leadership: Architect and manage application platforms that serve multiple mutual insurance companies in a multi-tenant or shared services environment. Design solutions that are configurable and adaptable across different client organizations without significant rework. Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs), data security, client-specific compliance needs, and client satisfaction are consistently met or exceeded. Data Conversion and Migration Leadership: Manage complex data conversions, system migrations, and platform integrations ensuring data integrity, security, and business continuity. Data Security and Privacy by Design: Integrate data security, privacy protection, and compliance frameworks into all phases of application development and platform operations. Business Collaboration: Act as a trusted technology partner to Underwriting, Claims, Finance, and other business functions. Translate business needs into pragmatic, scalable technology solutions aligned to digital goals. End-to-End Delivery Accountability: Oversee meticulous planning, agile execution, and delivery of complex initiatives, ensuring business outcomes and technology excellence. End-User and Agent Experience Focus: Champion seamless digital experiences and self-service capabilities for agents, customers, and employees. Team Leadership and Talent Development: Build and mentor a high-performing, manager-of-managers organization. Establish clear career paths, promote engineering best practices, and cultivate a strong talent pipeline. Skills/RequirementsQualifications: 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with signific Apply tot his job