Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.

We are currently looking for an Executive Director, Voluntary Benefits to join our IT Applications organization. This IT Leader will be responsible for partnering with the business to understand the business model, developing strategic roadmaps, assisting in the prioritization of projects, ensuring that projects align with the technology that provides maximum return on investment, and directing IT strategy in support of the overall business and Trustmark’s vision & strategy. They will also lead a team of IT associates to build new, enhance, and support existing applications/products, including back office, front office, customer-facing, and mobile technologies.

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide strategic consulting, support, and guidance regarding key IT initiatives to the Voluntary Benefits business unit.

• Makes strategic decisions based on company goals and objectives. Presents to ELT on projects or strategic items.

• Development and implementation of technology strategies, systems, and solutions for the Voluntary Benefits division.

• Contributes to and develops guidelines, processes, and procedures for the IT Application organization.

Business-IT Alignment:

• The strategic interface of business units for business and IT strategy development, solution discovery, service, risk, and relationship management. Serves as a liaison between business units and IT.

• Oversees the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work; development of expectations and business architecture.

• Responsible for developing and delivering products, solutions, or services.

Communication and Relationship Management:

• Communicates decisions, priorities, and project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding business unit requests, projects, and initiatives.

• Serves as a primary point of contact and advisor for IT Executives. Advises in delivering products and services to value all business partners.

Execution:

• Responsible for delivering a portfolio of projects supporting strategic business objectives.

• Drives innovation and seasoned direction in area of expertise.

• Partner on strategic/annual planning and intake.

Technical Leadership:

• Partners with Enterprise Architecture and Digital Engineering to develop secure solutions that comply with reference architectures and adhere to our digital engineering practices.

• Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field required; advanced Degree preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in IT, including direct experience leading IT delivery teams and working with MSPs.

• 5+ years working with strategic partners as an extension of the IT organization.

• 3+ years leading an organizational change to agile delivery models.

• Experience in application development, support, and delivery.

• Technically proficient in a wide range of architectural patterns, development languages, middleware applications, operational frameworks, process improvement models, and best practices.

• Strong business acumen and relationship management skills.

• Proven ability to influence all levels of the organization.

Brand: Trustmark

Come join a team at Trustmark that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. Trustmark benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

For the fourth consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, veteran or disability.

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark’s mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.

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When you join Trustmark, you become part of an organization that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. You will play a vital role in delivering on our mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. Our customers tell us they simply appreciate the personal attention and knowledgeable service. Others tell us we’ve changed their lives.

At Trustmark, you’ll be part of a close-knit team. You’ll enjoy abundant opportunities to grow your career. That’s why so many of our associates stay at Trustmark and thrive. Trustmark benefits from more than 100 years of experience but pairs that rich history with a palpable sense of optimism, growth and excitement for what’s ahead – and beyond. This is a place where associates bring their whole selves to work each day. A place where you can be yourself. Whatever your beyond is, you can achieve it at Trustmark.