VP, Central Operations

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Job Summary

Strategy and Planning:

• Recommend and lead the strategy and planning for Central Operations organization to unite the centralized operations groups to align with the overall strategy of AINA Operations.
• Scale Central Operations by aligning transactional / core operations activities to standardize Underwriting operations with a focus on functional expertise, optimization and quality.
• Partner with Strategic Operations Management, Process Excellence, Strategic Portfolio Management and other applicable teams to adopt solutions that drive efficiency, customer centricity and improve underwriter capacity.

Execution:

• Set goals and action plans to ensure operational standards are being met in alignment with the AINA business strategy
• Identify opportunities to streamline underwriting service processes, reduce turnaround times, and enhance operational efficiency
• Establish Standard Work in partnership with Operations Leadership (Process Excellence [Lean CoE] ) and drive adoption of lean practices, including cultural changes, across the Central Operations organization
• Implement opportunities for automation and other technology tools to drive better data management, optimization of processes and better employee engagement

• Analyze performance metrics and OKRs across the Central Operations organization to drive operational performance
• Oversee the Central Operations budget, optimize costs, and allocate resources effectively
• Drive labor arbitrage and sourcing opportunities in partnership with the Underwriting Services Operations function to reduce Total Cost of Service
• Ensure operations practices comply with company policies, industry regulations, and relevant compliance standards

Talent Management:

• Manage multiple teams led by Managers and/or Supervisors.

• Develop diverse groups of teams around functions, including Submission Intake, Compliance Operations, Motor Vehicle Services, Workers' Compensation Operations, etc.
• Identify skillsets in competencies and drive the improvement to enhance both transactional and complex service delivery of accounts

Capability Development:

• Build operational capabilities to drive Central Operations performance

Requirements

Individual:

• Extensive experience in Central Operations/Shared Services with a history of progressive leadership responsibilities
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with proven experience leading diverse, high-performing teams
• Service-oriented focus and ability to drive a consistently positive engagement for internal and external customers.
• Advanced team management and excellent leadership abilities, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with Lean principles in order to recommend significant improvements to our processes and service
• Strong ability to implement technology solutions across multiple functions

Team:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with senior management, clients and team members
• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple product lines units
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and addressing client needs promptly
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and ways of working to drive optimal processes

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Technical, and Organization, Problem Solving and Service Skills
• Self-starter demonstrating flexibility, accountability, and adaptability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proficiency with all Arch systems and technology in general

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• 12 years prior experience in Insurance Operations role

For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$129,300 - 175,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future
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