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Job Description
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Info Systems COBOL Manager
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793217
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CT-Hartford
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Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.
That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
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SUMMARY:
Highly results oriented Information Systems Manager to assume a leadership role on the LossDB application. This position is requires both a hands-on technical resource in addition to staff management. The team is located in Hartford and offshore.
Individual needs to have a delivery focus, strong project and people management skills, solid communication skills and strong technical aptitude.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Hands-on support of design and coding on projects. Use strong technical skills, to coach team and direct development team on projects.
Build and maintain a strong relationship with business partners, along with understanding their business workflow.
Transform business specifications into cost-effective information systems applications through resource/staffing plans, prioritizes work and manages within established budget objectives. Manages projects from inception through implementation.
Responsible for all aspects of human resource management of staff.
Build relationship technical partners, including PASD, to facilitate project delivery.
Build all changes according to established standards, including appropriate controls, security and compliance.
Risk management identification and appropriate escalation
Skills Required:
HR Management
Project management
Written and verbal communication
Technical Expertise:
Hands-On Experience working with the following mainframe technologies:
COBOL, DB2, Procs, JCL, TSO
Familiarity working with the following distributed technologies is a plus:
SAS, Focus, SQL, QMF, Business Intelligence tools (Cognos), Teradata, MS Access
Technical Knowledge
Has thorough working knowledge of all programming disciplines and a thorough understanding of the business that the assigned systems are supporting. Uses this understanding of the business and systems environment to develop appropriate and timely solutions to daily issues. Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge. Has thorough understanding of staff responsibilities, abilities and development needs
In addition to coaching staff, provide hands-on design and development support to projects.
Business Knowledge & Partnership
Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and improve the performance of the assigned systems. Ensures customer's perspective is understood to optimize system(s) support of the business goals. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge. Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated. Once decisions are made, is able to follow the management plan and direct activities to obtain intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Takes input from several sources, decides if all the information needed is available and moves to a decision. Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved
Team Orientation
Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest
Leadership
Supports a distinct business unit or several smaller functions. Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures. Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding
Planning and Project Management
Identifies those unit tasks that are most important and maintains a clear sense of priorities and the larger picture. Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources. Is able to influence management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge
Financial Awareness
Has budget responsibility for an organizational unit of 2 to 12 employees and/or a budget of between $500K and $5M. Develops a portion of an overall divisional budget subject to review and is responsible for expense control for the units assigned. Demonstrates sound cost-effectiveness. Failure to achieve objectives can result in delays or inefficiencies requiring the readjustment of resources and/or staff. Responsible for important and confidential information
Human Resource Management
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills by displaying an understanding of the needs and perspective of others. Able to balance the workload of team members and supervise individuals of varying abilities. Able to identify the talents of others and match them to the tasks that will best suit the unit goals and/or provide growth for the individual. Able to assess and identify employee development and put together a training plan for the individual. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of staff performance evaluations and development planning. Recruits and retains effective staff members. Demonstrates a capacity to recognize, value and respect differences across a diverse work force
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Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.
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