About Canal Insurance
Canal Insurance Company is a leader in the commercial trucking and specialty transportation insurance industry. Canal is a family-owned company which was founded in 1939 and is located in beautiful downtown Greenville, South Carolina. At Canal, we recognize that our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We know that happiness and productivity go hand in hand, and to that end, we consciously cultivate a culture that enables us to recruit and retain the very best talent in the business.
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
The position is located at our headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.
Job Summary: The Vice President, Chief Technology Officer is responsible for the strategy and execution of the company's technology function. This position will ensure our enterprise technology platform supports the organization's strategic objectives currently and is adaptable for future needs and opportunities.
Major Accountabilities:
- Develop and articulate the company's technology strategy to align with business goals and objectives.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure IT applications and infrastructure.
- Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the organization's cyber security program.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met.
- Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential to enhance organization efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee the continued development and implementation of data management strategies to ensure data quality, accessibility, and security ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing IT and data management practices.
Qualifications:
Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Graduate level degree preferred.
Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Minimum of ten years in a senior technology leadership role required.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise applications, and IT governance practices required.
- Expertise in leveraging data analytics to generate actionable insights and drive informed decision making required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders required.
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies required.
Special Considerations:
Physical Requirements: Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written in person and via telephone).Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping.Occasional bending, kneeling and lifting (up to 25 lbs.) Heavy use of computer and office equipment.
Travel/Hours of Service: Occasional travel will be required.Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.