Preferred Location: Candidates must reside within four (4) hours of New Berlin, NY at the time of employment or be willing to relocate within that geographic area. Relocation assistance may be offered as part of an employment offer for qualified candidates. Employment opportunities for this position are limited to residents of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
At Preferred, we understand the importance of holistic health. To meet the diverse needs of our employees, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits:
Financial
Social
Emotional
Physical
YOUR PURPOSE AND FUNCTION IN OUR COMPANY:
The Vice President, Technology & Digital Services is a technology executive responsible for defining and executing enterprise technology strategy. This role also serves as the organization’s designated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and AI Governance Officer.
This high-impact role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across five core pillars: networking, hybrid infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. As a key member of the IT leadership team, the VP collaborates closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and external partners to ensure that technology investments drive operational excellence, business growth, and modern application delivery, all while maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance within the insurance industry.
The Vice President of Technology Digital Services will be responsible for:
Strategic Leadership & Technology Vision
Infrastructure & Networking Services
Engineering & Core Systems
Cybersecurity & Information Security (CISO Governance)
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership:
KEY CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT US: As a mutual company, we are independent by nature, so we think about insurance solutions a little differently. Through listening, problem solving, examining your challenges and collaborating on the right solutions for you, Preferred Mutual independent agents provide flexible solutions and adapt to your evolving needs. We do the same for our employees. We are process and domain experts, focused on the solutions that deliver results for our clients and our company. We offer a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. With Preferred, there are no surprises. You can count on us to deliver on our promises and be there when you need us, as your insurance provider and your employer. Preferred Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
DISCLAIMER: This role (job) description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Preferred Mutual Insurance Company and its employees.