Job Summary:
Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is a technology solution provider for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Business Applications Leader to lead the strategy, execution, and operations of enterprise systems that support core insurance functions, ensuring alignment across business units and driving modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for business applications aligned to enterprise goals
• Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, platform optimization, and automation
• Oversee the full application portfolio (policy, billing, claims, CRM, portals, underwriting tools)
• Drive large-scale transformation programs, system implementations, and integrations
• Establish strong governance for project delivery, prioritization, and risk management
• Ensure high performance, security, scalability, and reliability of critical systems
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team (300+), fostering innovation and accountability
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Architecture, Security) to align technology strategy
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor
• Manage key vendor partnerships and ensure delivery against performance and business expectations
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise applications, with 5+ years in executive leadership roles.
• Significant experience implementing and managing insurance policy, billing, and claims systems.
• Proven success in managing large, distributed teams and multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), microservices, APIs, and enterprise integration.
• Demonstrated success working in a central shared services model and partnering with divisional CIOs.
• Prior experience in organizational consolidation and enterprise harmonization initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
Preferred:
• Master’s or MBA
Company:
Berkley Technology Services offers networking, software development, UI/UX design, project management and IT shared services. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Wilmington, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.