Director, Technology Architecture & Transformation (AI)

Erie Insurance

  • Erie, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Division or Field Office:Office of the CIO
Department of Position: Enterprise Tech Office DeptWork from: Corporate Office in Erie, Pa
Salary Range:$153,243.00 - $244,790.00 *salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.Benefits That Go Beyond The BasicsWe strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:
  • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
  • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
  • Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
  • Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
  • Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.Position SummaryProvides technology vision, direction and oversight of the functional strategy, direction and execution of high-impact, enterprise wide, technology programs, or technology transformation initiatives in alignment with Enterprise goals and economic viability.Experience with various AI models, implementation and track record of Generative AI implementation and adoptionDuties and Responsibilities
  • Oversees the execution of high-impact, enterprise-wide programs, or digital transformation initiatives and remains current with developments in new market trends, emerging technologies, and innovations in technology. Provides broad insight into IT domains and capabilities in support of enterprise-wide business decisions.
  • Leads emerging Technology Centers of Excellence to define strategies, OKRs, KPIs, establish patterns, execute prototypes, and support change adoption. Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains, and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
  • Leads developing and executing a Development Operations (DEVOPS) strategy to ensure quality software deployments and overall application health and performance. Optimizes relationships between development, quality assurance, and IT Operations Teams. Promotes communication, integration, and collaboration for enhanced software development productivity.
  • Defines and oversees enterprise functional strategy, to ensure quality and service level standards are on par with division and corporate standards. Monitors areas for cost/benefit analysis and drives transformation adoption.
  • Manages multiple teams accountable for configuration management database and asset management strategy. Drives change management criteria necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.Capabilities
  • Collaborates (Leader)
  • Cultivates Innovation (Leader)
  • Customer Focus (Leader)
  • Decision Quality (Leader)
  • Drives vision and purpose (Leader)
  • Develops Talent (Leader)
  • Ensures Accountability (Leader)
  • Instills Trust (Leader)
  • Nimble Learning (Leader)
  • Optimizes Work Processes (Leader)
  • Persuades (Leader)
  • Plans and Aligns (Leader)
  • Self-development (Leader)
  • Values Diversity (Leader)
QualificationsMinimum Educational and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, in computer or information science, business or equivalent and EIGHT years' experience in IT or equivalent or
  • Associate degree in computer or information science, business or equivalent and TEN years' experience in IT or related discipline or
  • High School diploma or equivalent and TWELVE years' experience in IT or related discipline required.
Additional Experience
  • In-depth knowledge of related IT disciplines required.
Designations and/or Licenses
  • Completion of relevant designations or training preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely
  • Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
  • Driving; Rarely
  • Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
20%) * Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (20%) * Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
  • Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Rarely

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