Director of IT Delivery – App Dev Portfolio Management

Job Description

Summary

The Director of IT Delivery leads large-scale application development portfolios supporting life and annuity products. This role drives delivery excellence across multiple teams, ensuring high-quality, timely execution aligned with business strategy and modernization goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery for life and annuity application development initiatives across multiple technology teams
• Lead and develop high-performing delivery, analysis, and quality engineering teams
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery planning, dependency management, and integration testing
• Champion Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Drive technology modernization and process optimization aligned with cloud-first initiatives
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align strategy, execution, and outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of application development experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• 10+ years of project or program management experience delivering complex initiatives
• Strong expertise in Agile delivery frameworks and scaled delivery environments
• Experience managing large portfolios within financial services or insurance organizations
• Proven ability to influence and lead in matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with life insurance, annuities, or wealth management products
• Experience supporting technology modernization and transformation initiatives
• Exposure to AI-driven use cases or scalable AI solutions

Tech Stack

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Portfolio Management Tools, Regression Testing Frameworks

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with market standards. Health benefits, PTO, remote flexibility varies by client.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, hybrid schedule with three days onsite per week.

About the Client

Our client is a leading financial services organization focused on delivering innovative insurance and retirement solutions through modern technology platforms.

Why Join the Team?

• Lead a high-impact IT delivery portfolio driving business-critical outcomes
• Shape application delivery strategy within a transformation-focused organization

How to Apply

Submit your resume to people@ignitetalentpartners.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.