Information Technology AVP/Technical Development Leader - Remote

Overview

Horace Mann is seeking a hands-on, innovative, and technically proficient Information Technology AVP/Technical Development Leader to drive our Digital Enablement Development team. This role demands a proven technical expert with exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities, who thrives in dynamic environments and has a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to achieve strategic outcomes. This role is for a builder, problem solver, and visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology and leadership.

In Short

• Own and deliver multiple technical projects aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Architect solutions leveraging modern technologies for scalability and performance.
• Drive technical projects from concept to completion with high-quality outcomes.
• Inspire and manage a high-performing development team.
• Actively contribute to software development and architecture design.
• Promote the use of generative AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with business units and external partners on goals and strategies.
• Continuously assess and improve development processes.
• Work closely with leadership to align technical strategies with corporate goals.
• Evaluate team performance and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of experience leading technical teams and delivering software solutions.
• Proven track record in hands-on software development.
• Experience with generative AI technologies in development workflows.
• Strong background in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Mastery of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#).
• Exceptional team-building and mentoring skills.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive work environment focused on innovation.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Engagement in meaningful work that supports educators.