Vice President of Information Technology

<p><strong>Join a team that is redefining what a benefits company can be.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>At our companies, we deliver innovative ancillary benefits solutions (dental, vision, flex and more) to employers and individuals. Our mission is simple: make it easier for people to live healthier lives.</p><p><br></p><p>We don’t just talk about putting people first. We prove it. Our service center ranks in the top 10% nationally, we’ve been recognized as a <strong>Best Place to Work</strong>, and we’ve been named one of the <strong>Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America four consecutive years</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We move fast, think boldly and hold ourselves to a higher standard. We also invest in our people and foster a culture where your ideas are heard and your impact is real.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to do meaningful work with a team that delivers results and enjoys the journey along the way, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Vice President of IT to lead enterprise technology, strategy and execution during a period of significant growth and transformation.</p><p>This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and carries full responsibility for technology, including platform development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data strategy, and vendor management. You will lead a multi-year transformation that includes:</p><ul><li>Building new insurance platforms, products and digital experiences</li><li>Leveraging AI and automation to modernize operations and enhance service delivery</li><li>Migrating legacy systems to modern architecture</li><li>Establishing a scalable data and analytics foundation</li><li>Strengthening cybersecurity and compliance across the enterprise</li></ul><p>This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company growth, product expansion, and long-term scalability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategy & Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Define and execute the enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business growth</li><li>Lead build vs. buy decisions across core platforms and systems</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and competitive positioning</li><li>Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy, embedding automation, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities to improve efficiency, service quality, and decision-making across the organization</li></ul><p><strong>Platforms, Security & Data</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee development of insurance administration systems, portals, and digital experiences</li><li>Lead migration of legacy platforms to modern architecture</li><li>Serve as Security Officer, owning enterprise security, compliance, and audit programs (HIPAA, SOC, NIST and related frameworks)</li><li>Build and scale a modern data warehouse, reporting ecosystem, and governance framework</li><li>Deploy AI and automation across the enterprise to drive measurable efficiency and experience improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendors & Infrastructure</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all external technology partnerships and development vendors with clear accountability to scope, timelines, and quality</li><li>Oversee enterprise infrastructure, systems performance, and reliability</li><li>Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization across maintenance and capital expenditures</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Build and lead a high-performing IT organization aligned to current and future needs</li><li>Develop talent, close capability gaps, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Serve as a key partner across all business functions, translating technology into business impact</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p><strong>Required</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of IT leadership experience, including senior/executive roles</li><li>Experience leading large-scale technology transformation or platform builds</li><li>Background in insurance, benefits administration, financial services, healthcare or another regulated industry</li><li>Strong experience with managing vendor-led development environments and holding partners accountable</li><li>Technical fluency across modern architecture (.NET, cloud, APIs, data platforms)</li><li>Proven leadership in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and audit management</li><li>Experience implementing AI, automation, or advanced analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in insurance products, TPA or benefits administration environments</li><li>Background with legacy system modernization (e.g., AS400/RPG to .NET)</li><li>Experience building data platforms and analytics capabilities from the ground up</li><li>Experience developing and executing an enterprise AI strategy, including vendor evaluation and use case prioritization in regulated environments</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How We Take Care of Our People:</strong></p><p>“You” time: we offer paid vacation, sick time, holidays, floating holiday, your birthday off with pay, and paid volunteer time for you to give back to a non-profit of your choice.</p><p>Top-notch health benefits: we offer best in class health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.</p><p>Competitive compensation package that includes an annual bonus and merit increase.</p><p>401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution for those who are eligible.</p><p>SupportLinc-24/7 365 Employee Assistance and Wellness program for you and everyone in your household.</p><p>Career growth: Education/tuition assistance, corporate memberships, seminars, lunch and learns, etc.</p><p>Named the top <strong>2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America</strong>: Gym membership benefits. The Culture and Wellness Committees plan various fitness and healthy habits challenges, cooking demonstrations, mental health seminars, social and volunteer engagement opportunities, and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Delta Dental of Kansas Has Been Recognized Nationally and Locally As:</strong></p><p>Named <strong>National Best Places to Work</strong> by Best Companies Group in 2023</p><p>Named <strong>Best Company to Work for </strong>by Ingram’s Magazine in 2023</p><p>Named the top <strong>2022 Healthiest Employer </strong>by the <em>Kansas City Business Journal</em> in our company size category.</p><p>Named a <strong>Best Place to Work </strong>by the <em>Wichita Business Journal 2021 and 2022.</em></p><p>Nationally selected as <strong>Best Places to Work in Insurance</strong> in 2021 and 2022</p><p><strong>Company of the Year for Insurance</strong> by the American Business Awards (Gold Award).</p><p><strong>2021 Innovation Award </strong>by the <em>Wichita Business Journal</em></p><p><strong>Healthy Workplace Gold Award</strong> for excellence in employee engagement and community service</p><p><strong>2021 AM Best “Excellent”</strong> rating among over 16,000 insurance companies for business management, innovation, operating performance, and risk management.</p><p><br></p><p>Total Comp Range $200k - $280k annually</p><p><br></p><p>Delta Dental of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p></p>

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