Mgr, Systems Dev. & Main. Job Listing at Medical Mutual in Brooklyn, OH (Job ID 2400601)

Description

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.6 million Ohioans through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.   

Medical Mutual' s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us and help our members achieve their best possible health and quality of life.   

Manages systems development technical staff to ensure effective execution of projects to implement, enhance and maintain the Company's essential business applications. Builds relationships with peer business leaders for assigned areas of the Company to ensure alignment of application solutions for current and future business needs. Coaches and mentors the technical staff to acquire the necessary technical expertise and foster their individual career development.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of development staff, provides technical expertise to staff supervised, and resolves problems escalated to the Manager level.
• Develops work plans, goals and objectives, and evaluates project progress in relation to development staff activities.
• Advises and consults with IT Department peers regarding the identification of software and information infrastructure problem areas, determines procedural changes and/or application program modifications, and assists with problem resolution.
• Assesses business area needs through periodic onsite visits to provide visible support and proactive service, including analysis of opporunities in order to take advantage of existing tools and technical capabilities.
• Manages appropriate staffing, staff management, performance management, staff training and overall scheduling..
• Advocates, educates and enforces all internal and external security and privacy policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, business or related field or equivalent experience              
• 6 years experience managing business applications and customer-oriented systems
• 3  years experience managing high-performance teams and budget management experience
• 8 years of IT and business/health insurance industry experience.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of multiple applications development methodologies and best practices
• Basic understanding of delivering and supporting technical solutions in various infrastructure domains
• Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated track record
• Working knowledge of applications in area of responsibility

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.