Director IT Applications

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Director IT Applications

Sedgwick Repair Solutions

Position Summary

The Director of IT Applications is responsible for the strategic leadership development implementation and support of business applications supporting Sedgwick Repair Solutions property repair business. This role leads a team of developers analysts and third-party partners responsible for delivering scalable technology solutions that support contractor networks carrier integrations claims workflows customer experience and business operations.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience leading Salesforce application development teams including hands-on knowledge of Apex Lightning Web Components (LWC) integrations automation and enterprise architecture. This leader will partner closely with Product Management Operations Sales Client Services and Executive Leadership to drive innovation operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the application technology roadmap for Sedgwick Repair Solutions.
• Align technology investments and priorities with business objectives growth initiatives and customer needs.
• Lead application modernization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies AI solutions and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Champion Agile development methodologies and product-centric delivery models.

Salesforce Platform Ownership

• Serve as executive technology owner for Salesforce-based solutions supporting property repair operations.
• Provide architectural oversight for:
  • Apex development
  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Visualforce (legacy support)
  • Salesforce Flow
  • Platform Events
  • APIs and integrations
  • Experience Cloud Communities
  • Salesforce Maps
  • Managed packages and AppExchange applications
• Establish Salesforce development standards governance security controls and release management practices.
• Ensure scalability performance and maintainability of the Salesforce ecosystem.

Application Development & Delivery

• Lead multiple application delivery teams responsible for:
  • New feature development
  • System enhancements
  • Production support
  • Application integration
  • Technical debt reduction
• Oversee application lifecycle management from requirements through deployment and ongoing support.
• Drive prioritization and execution of strategic initiatives while maintaining operational stability.
• Ensure solutions meet business security and compliance requirements.

Integration & Enterprise Architecture

• Oversee integrations between Salesforce and internal/external platforms including claims contractor management vendor management financial and reporting systems.
• Partner with enterprise architecture and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Promote API-first design and reusable integration patterns.

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop managers developers business analysts architects and support personnel.
• Build a high-performing accountable and collaborative technology organization.
• Conduct workforce planning hiring succession planning and talent development activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation continuous learning and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary technology liaison for Repair Solutions leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Management and business stakeholders to define priorities and measure outcomes.
• Communicate project status risks budgets and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors consultants and technology providers.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage application budgets forecasting and vendor relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to application performance delivery effectiveness and business value realization.
• Oversee incident management problem management and service level adherence.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with corporate security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with security teams to address vulnerabilities access controls audits and data protection requirements.
• Maintain appropriate governance change management and disaster recovery processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of progressive IT application leadership experience.
• 5 years leading managers software development teams and enterprise application portfolios.
• 7 years of Salesforce platform experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of:
  • Apex development
  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • SOQL/SOSL
  • Salesforce Flows
  • Salesforce APIs
  • Integration architecture
  • DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Experience managing Agile software development organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based application architecture and enterprise integration patterns.
• Proven success delivering large-scale technology initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within property insurance claims management restoration contractor networks or loss adjusting industries.
• Experience with:
  • Azure
  • .NET solutions
  • REST/SOAP APIs
  • Enterprise reporting and analytics platforms
  • AI and intelligent automation solutions
• Experience supporting high-volume operational platforms with external customer and vendor communities.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Business Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Talent Development
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Risk Management

Success Measures

• Application availability and performance
• Delivery of strategic initiatives
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Salesforce platform scalability and stability
• Team engagement and retention
• Budget performance
• Operational efficiency improvements
• Business value realization from technology investments

Reporting Relationship: Senior Director IT Applications / Senior IT Leadership
Direct Reports: .NET Engineers Business Analysts Salesforce Developers QA Leads and Support Personnel

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