Delivery Leader at Insurance Services Office, Inc. in Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Description

FAST, which stands for "Flexible Architecture, Simplified Technology," is a Verisk (NASDAQ: VRSK) business that offers a suite of out-of-the-box software components insurers can use to quickly modernize their current environments or replace their legacy systems. FAST, which has a U.S. office in Iselin, New Jersey and an international office in Hyderabad, India, was founded in 2010 to provide an alternative to the overly burdensome solutions available in the market.

At FAST, we recognize that each insurance company faces a unique set of issues and challenges, and that a tremendous amount of creativity and capability is required to craft and implement the best solution. That's why FAST was built on an agile mindset. FAST, in concert with Verisk, is focused on providing innovative technology and analytics solutions for the life insurance industry.We're continuously learning and improving, constantly challenging the status quo, and always seeking a "win/win" for our customers, partners, and employees. We reduce the time to market, eliminating risk and lowering the cost of standing up and maintaining core insurance systems.

We continue to leapfrog the competition through Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Life Insurance Policy Admin Systems, North America. FAST was first recognized in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant and after only three years became the youngest company to make Gartner's leadership quadrant (upper-right).

We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.We have received the Great Place to Work Certification for the fourth consecutive year. We've been recognized by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.Verisk's Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Reporting to a FAST Senior Executive, this opportunity will be focused on driving implementation efforts on both the business and technical side in a highly configurable Agile environment. The incumbent will be called upon to hold the key customer relationship with nationally recognized financial services companies and possess a demonstrated ability to effectively engage at a C-level with those organizations. Must have a demonstrated ability to influence customer concerns and be a transformational leader for a given customer engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify entirely new accounts for FAST solutions, and help bring prospects to closure.
o Engage FAST's customer's in an Agile and collaborative environment ensuring a clear understanding of the project definitions & scope, and the parameters defining success
o Develop a high performing implementation team or teams of business and technical resources as they configure FAST's software solution for deployment
o Help to establish and industrialize industry leading delivery practices leveraging Lean, Agile and SAFe Principles for both FAST and client teams
o Mentor and coach junior team members to develop their delivery knowledge and abilities
o Possess a strong command of the SDLC
o Manage FAST resources to optimize their value in achieving the project deliverables and objectives
o Serve as an escalation point for project resolution
o Manage key stakeholder relationships, internal and external, with the customer throughout the project lifecycle
o Report project status and provide critical project metrics on a regular an on-going basis

Essential Education and Work Experience
Account executive must possess the following skills:
o The qualified applicant will possess a minimum of 5- 7 years of experience (preferably within a Big 4 consulting environment),
o Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
o Advanced degree preferred
o Ten to 15 years demonstrated prior enterprise software implementation experience
o Insurance domain (Life & Annuity) a strong plus
o Superior communication and presentation skills
o Professional bearing a must
o Travel required (when appropriate)
o Full Agile SDLC experience within a Financial Services environment - insurance vertical a plus
o Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering. MS degree a plus.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
The Delivery Leader must be intellectually curious, and demonstrate strong interpersonal, presentation, and critical thinking skills. Must be influence and instill confidence in all customer engagements to support an Agile implementation methodology. SAFe and Lean required.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

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