Head of Platform - Technology Enablement

Head of Platform Technology Enablement

The role will be a highly experienced leader in executing enterprise level technology initiatives. It will be key for this role to provide leadership and direction through teams of senior managers assist in defining short and long-term strategic needs for function and directs strategy implementation for area of responsibility. 
The role will focus both on WHAT and HOW initiaves are delivered and executed. An important aspect of this role will be to collaborate across the organization to create effective outcomes. 
The role will lead an organization of ~20 people including consultants and influence more than 500 technologists.
You will 
• Establish function-wide objectives aligned with executive management plans
• Develop and manage budgets and resources to meet strategic & operational goals and help drive financial performance
• Have a mindset to adjust both tactically and strategically based on the demand yet keep strategic long-term goals in mind to ensure alignment. Share differentiating value propositions in the area
• Manage and develop people showcased through your behavior and actions, develop plans for people, create skilling and growth opportunities
• Be informed with industry trends to inform business decisions 
• Manage executives and stakeholders’ expectations by addressing issues and providing solutions. Negotiate impact and be persuasive to help achieve best outcome
• Addresses executives regarding solutions to issues critical to the business, Capable of planning initiatives and rollouts from selection to operationalization
• Continuously demonstrates senior leadership skills to influence and achieve outcome, be able to formulate strategy while adapting to changing business and Op models
• Be a technologist, experienced with Platform selection, implementation and operationalizations, ability to help visualize the future state and trigger long-term planning

You have
• Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience in software delivery 
• Lead large global teams and have worked across the organization
• Lead architecture, engineering, and service delivery for API platforms and developer tools to enhance engineering productivity, solution quality, and value delivery for API producers and consumers. 
• Lead enterprise strategy and engineering for app integration and data management platforms, delivering high-quality solutions that align with enterprise technology strategy and deliver optimized experience and autonomy for developers. 
• Lead delivery of developer platforms and solutions that drive standardization, enhance productivity, and promote software quality and security. 
• Partner with business and technology leaders to advance the firm’s Partner Strategy, and lead expansion of platform services to improve outcomes and experience for Strategic Partners and the Guardian business units supporting them.

Salary Range$171,330.00 - $281,467.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.