at Hub International in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17,000 employees in more than 550 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At HUB International, we value an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our people. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a master of delivery? Do you have experience leading large-scale technology programs? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! The M&A Delivery Lead is accountable for managing all aspects of technology integration delivery for acquired agencies. HUB International’s growth is fueled through acquisitions and this position is critical in ensuring integrations meet customer and business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Program Management
+ Manage a portfolio of integration projects including resourcing, timelines, schedules, and financials.
+ Partner with cross-functional team members to identify and deliver technology solutions that exceed customer expectations.
+ Manage and mitigate risks and issues.
+ Keep stakeholders informed of status and changes to scope or schedule throughout the delivery lifecycle.
+ Use data to drive decision making.
+ Ensure quality is built into every step of the delivery and solutions are aligned with enterprise architectural standards.
Business and Stakeholder Collaboration
+ Create alignment on integration scope, approach, timing, roles and responsibilities, and change management plans with acquired agency and internal stakeholders.
+ Develop the integration budget in collaboration with the business partner including immediate cost impacts, transition and termination costs, future state spend, and IT employee plans.
+ Cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders (internal and external) and navigate relationship challenges at all levels.
+ Engage business and technology subject matter experts when needed.
People Leadership
+ Encourage and motivate the team while protecting them from external distractions.
+ Build trust, lead, and influence the team.
+ Facilitate retrospectives that continuously improve processes creating a better, faster, and easier integration experience for our customers.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree (preference in technology field) and seven years of work experience running large scale technical programs or equivalent work experience.
+ Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects including data infrastructure, application conversion, networking infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
+ Advanced planning/organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, change management, and communication skills with a customer focus.
+ Experience applying Agile methodologies and drawing upon best practices, patterns, and frameworks.
+ Experience in client relationship management is preferred.
+ Experience with M&A in the insurance industry/financial services is preferred.
+ This position reports into Chicago and can be based anywhere in the U.S. or Canada (i.e., remote/virtual).
+ Travel is required, up to 25% throughout the US and Canada.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
Department Information Technology
Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .
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