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Vice President Information Technology Application Delivery

Selective offers primary and alternative market insurance solutions for commercial and personal customers as well as flood through the National Flood Insurance Program.

A versatile enterprise executive who has led Strategy, Business Development, Application Development/Delivery, PMO and Architecture functions from both the client and vendor sides. An implementer of complex project portfolios, professional services and major strategic initiatives (Mobile, Insurance, eCommerce, Content Management, ERP, CRM, Sourcing) who also has end-to-end experience in managing company-wide technology organizations. Managed / Partnered / Consulted Developed cooperative relationships with C-level executives & business leaders, utilizing critical thinking & partnership towards actionable outcomes. Managed teams of 2-100, developing top talent, encouraging diversity & individual growth, and coaching towards advanced opportunities. Influenced through open communication, negotiation skills and relationships to build consensus among competing stakeholders. Established sourcing & vendor relationships, utilizing experiences as a vendor & as a customer to improve the interaction model. Delivered / Improved Led complex projects, portfolios & PMOs with highly-matrixed organizations; motivated internal, vendor & intl. teams to deliver. Facilitated roadmaps & strategies that simplify the environment, are innovative, and that leverage emerging trends & best practices. Sought as a change agent, SME consultant, and for continuous improvement, as well as providing leadership in turn-around situations. Oversaw $40+M portfolio, governance, and multiple departmental budgets, demonstrating sound judgment in assessment of cost/value. Specialties: Portfolio Management and PMO Application Development / Product Delivery Business Development / Account Management / Client Services Offshore Management Vendor Management Product Management / Delivery Architecture Mobile E-Commerce Content Management Process Management Team Development