Vice President, Product & Technology Delivery

Encova Insurance•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Encova Insurance is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Product & Technology Delivery to join our Columbus, Ohio corporate office. This high‑impact executive role requires residency in the Columbus, Ohio area to support in‑office collaboration and leadership. Are you a Referral? If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team. Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details. Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. The Vice President, Product & Technology Delivery will serve as a senior technology executive responsible for end-to-end product strategy execution and delivery across core insurance platforms. Scope of responsibility may include one or more lines of business (e.g., Commercial, Personal) and/or enterprise Shared Services domains, depending on candidate experience. This leader will ensure alignment between business strategy and technology execution, delivering predictable outcomes while advancing modernization and platform maturity. Essential Functions: Enterprise Product & Portfolio Leadership · Translate enterprise strategy into multi-year technology roadmaps · Partner closely with business executives to prioritize capabilities and sequence investments · Balance operational stability with growth and modernization initiatives · Modernize and transform our customers' digital experiences. Delivery & Execution Discipline · Own delivery outcomes being driven by a team of technology product directors (scope, schedule, quality, value realization) · Improve predictability and transparency of technology commitments Financial & Investment Stewardship · Manage portfolio budgets across run, grow, and modernize initiatives · Optimize resource allocation with strategic partners · Drive measurable ROI from technology investments Organizational Leadership · Lead product and delivery directors aligned to business domains and/or Shared Services · Establish relationships and collaboration with senior leadership across the entire organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience within P&C insurance or adjacent financial services · Experience leading large-scale product portfolios and complex delivery organizations · Demonstrated success aligning business strategy to technology roadmaps · Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar budgets · Executive presence with ability to influence at C-suite and board levels · Track record of building high-performing teams This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons. Ready to join our team? At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential. What you can expect from us In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-provided life and income protection plans Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally. Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer. #LI-Onsite#LI-LP1 At Encova our associates are the heart of our business. Our exceptional culture makes it a special place to work and gives us a unique advantage. Building and sustaining this culture requires intentional effort from everyone in the company. We believe that achieving results and building trust are interrelated. Through connection, character and competence, we build trusting relationships with associates, agents and policyholders to achieve excellent results. Through our collaborative team structure we find professional and personal growth. We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves. At Encova, we know that inclusion and belonging foster our competitive edge by giving voice to every individual’s unique talent and perspective; and we believe that when a condition of equity exists, all associates can contribute to the fullest extent of their knowledge, skills and ability. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click Sign In at the top right corner of the screen to access Job Alerts. Here you can select your job search criteria using filters. You will be notified via email if a new position becomes available that matches your requirements. If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience within P&C insurance or adjacent financial services
Experience leading large-scale product portfolios and complex delivery organizations
Demonstrated success aligning business strategy to technology roadmaps
Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Executive presence with ability to influence at C-suite and board levels
Track record of building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Translate enterprise strategy into multi-year technology roadmaps
Partner closely with business executives to prioritize capabilities and sequence investments
Balance operational stability with growth and modernization initiatives
Modernize and transform our customers' digital experiences
Own delivery outcomes being driven by a team of technology product directors (scope, schedule, quality, value realization)
Improve predictability and transparency of technology commitments
Manage portfolio budgets across run, grow, and modernize initiatives
Optimize resource allocation with strategic partners
Drive measurable ROI from technology investments
Lead product and delivery directors aligned to business domains and/or Shared Services
Establish relationships and collaboration with senior leadership across the entire organization