Job Summary
Individual contributor responsible for providing life insurance and annuity delivery and thought leadership for clients and to support internal insurance practice building. Recognized as a business subject matter expert in the life and annuities business, demonstrating well established technical know-how within the global insurance consulting/ outsourcing organization.
o New business and underwriting
o Distribution and compensation
o Product management/development
o Actuarial/financial management
o Customer service
Responsibilities
- Engage with Insurance account teams to identify and support pursuit efforts for highly complex life and annuity needs/opportunities
- Provide thought and execution leadership for development of specialized capabilities/service offerings/solutions within Insurance and Business consulting organizations.
- Stay current on state/national issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and provide Insurance leadership updates and insights on impact to clients and delivery of services.
- Participate in industry trade groups.
- Mentor and guide less experienced subject matter experts in the life and annuities space and support the development/delivery of domain related training programs
- Actively participate and consult on select large, complex, transformational projects for life and annuities, with a focus on Life Policy Admin systems initiatives.
- Engage and provide strategic and operational advice to senior industry business and IT executives
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with ‘C’-level executives and business partners
- Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, practices and procedures
- Thorough understanding of the life & annuity application systems marketplace and the key providers and product capabilities
- Thorough understanding of the life & annuity marketplace; able to identify and communicate key strategic business issues and industry/best practice reaction to those issues
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the entire life & annuity product life cycles, from product development & actuarial through claims
- Hands on experience (in both a leadership and SME capacity) in major life & annuity applications systems implementation programs
- Deep experience with Life Policy Administration systems implementations and detailed knowledge of leading policy admin vendor solutions, including Oracle’s Admin Server
Education & Experience
- Professional consulting delivery experience to the Life & Annuities industry
- Minimum eight to ten years working in/supporting life & annuities businesses
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience. Professional degree and life & annuity industry designations highly desired
- Life insurance and annuity business subject matter expert with strong, demonstrated technical know-how thorough understanding of the life & annuity application systems marketplace understanding of the life & annuity business marketplace and working knowledge of the life & annuity product life cycle (product development actuarial through claims)
- Consulting delivery experience in the life & annuity business, with experience and comfort working with upper management
Location – NY/NJ area
Compensation – $150,oo0 – 175,000 base plus bonus/benefits
Bluespeed Technology, Inc. is committed to streamlining the process of seeking out the best talent in the Information Technology and Business Consulting Services arenas for innovative, cutting-edge, global organizations. In our synergized team environment, we build long-term relationships by thoroughly understanding the specific needs of both our clients and applicants.
For this particular client we are seeking an experienced Account Manager / Engagement Manager in the Chicago area to manage a key client engagement in the Manufacturing arena for this leading Global Services Firm.
Our client is an independent Research and Development Services provider which offers strategic Business and Information Technology Services to its Fortune 1000 clients across a wide array of industries. With over $4 billion in annual revenue and 70,000+ employees they are one of the largest providers of outsourced R&D, BPO and IT Services in the world.
In this dynamic position, you’ll be responsible for the sales of new information technology service offerings and solutions to an existing client base. You’ll have to clearly demonstrate that you understand company methodology, delivery process, and the details of the company’s service offerings. If you make the grade, you’ll collaborate with Solutions Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to achieve mutual goals. You will be the one responsible for establishing and managing a named client relationship with key decision makers. You’ll establish and build trust by understanding your client’s overall business goals. You’ll be able to position the company as a Strategic Information Technology partner and identify avenues for the company to implement IT solutions. If you show you can take responsibility for overall accounts to include work quality and customer satisfaction. Are you ready to contribute to new business development efforts in other verticals and facilitate those offerings? If so, we need to talk.
- An Account Manager should be able to leverage prior experience to bring `higher value` solution offerings. He or she must be a big picture thinker and must bring a successful track record of building comfortable relationships based on trust and respect within the Manufacturing arena.
- An Account Manager must know how to build, guide, manage, mentor, motivate and reward teams.
- The Account Manager sets and delivers revenue/profit targets and demonstrates the ability to deal with emergencies. If you’re comfortable in groups/teams and you’re able to both lead and follow, then bring your top-notch consulting / relationship management skills along with a deep appreciation of IT tools, techniques, systems and solutions.
- As the Account Manager, you’ll be accountable for Measurable Revenue/Profit Growth within set timelines.
Your toolbox must contain the following:
- Relationship based marketing
- Deep Information Technology solutions for the Manufacturing industry
- Business development in professional services, management consulting firms
- Complete P&L responsibility in excess of $15 Million annually
- On-site/Offshore Delivery
- Specific Industry Vertical expertise – Manufacturing
Some travel is required, but it’s typically regionally focused, so come with your running shoes on. Oh, and don’t forget your BS/BA degree.
All qualified Account Managers / Engagement Managers can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner’s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed Technology Inc.
Bluespeed Technology, Inc. is committed to streamlining the process of seeking out the best talent in the Information Technology and Business Consulting Services arenas for innovative, cutting-edge, global organizations. In our synergized team environment, we build long-term relationships by thoroughly understanding the specific needs of both our clients and applicants.
For this particular client we are seeking an accomplished Infrastructure Architect to be responsible for leading large applications and infrastructure transformation projects resulting in cost savings, improved systems performance and more manageable IT environments for their clients.
Our client is an independent Consulting arm of a leading Research and Development Services provider which offers strategic Business and Information Technology Services to its Fortune 1000 clients across a wide array of industries. With over $4 billion in annual revenue and 70,000+ employees they are one of the largest providers of outsourced R&D, BPO and IT Services in the world.
This Consulting Architect opportunity will play a key technical role in facilitating various technical and business initiatives within the business unit. Responsibilities will include leadership and supporting roles in physical architecture inception and design in support of hosted application services, solution cost and resource estimation, internal and external process and technical solution evaluation and reviews, critical production issue support, solution proposal support, client-facing meetings, vendor statement of work review and providing senior technical leadership. Preferred candidates should have a history of physical I/T architectural planning and operations background with experience in large-scale enterprise solutions. Key objectives for this role:
- Lead Enterprise wide Infrastructure roadmap and strategy
- Accountable for key program delivery, enterprise architecture and technology strategy for business unit
- Establish ITIL-compliant technical solution design standards and processes
Required Technology attributes:
- IT Strategy
- Distributed Computing
- Emerging Technologies
- Enterprise Architecture
- Systems Integration
- Global Sourcing
Travel is required, but it’s typically regionally focused, so come with your running shoes on. Oh, and don’t forget your BS/BA degree.
All qualified Infrastructure Architects can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner’s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed Technology Inc.
Senior Enterprise Architect
Bluespeed, Inc. is committed to streamlining the process of seeking out the best talent in the IT Consulting Services arena for innovative, cutting-edge, global organizations. In our synergized team environment, we build long-term relationships by thoroughly understanding the specific needs of both our clients and applicants. For this particular client we are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect.
The Challenge:
As an Enterprise Architect, you’ll be a consulting team leader on software projects and enterprise solutions development, enhancement, and integration projects. You’ll follow a development process and work closely with project managers, offshore team members, and customers to conduct system analysis, requirements gathering, and to design and prototype the systems. You’ll specify and document the system architectures, technology, and the overall solution for the customer and distributed development team. You will be designing systems in Java and J2EE, using your deep and extensive expertise in 2-tier, 3-tier and n-tier applications, and sound UML knowledge. A BE, B.Tech, MS, or an MCA, with 10 to 15 years of total IT experience, will help you gain admittance to this elite team.
Required Experience:
- BS in CS, EE, CE or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years industry experience.
- Previous experience as lead architect on multiple large-scale product or enterprise designs.
- 3+ years experience successfully leading, collaborating and motivating global technical project teams with 25 + members.
- Excellent client-facing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Broad knowledge of multiple technologies.
- Expertise in one or more technology platforms; one or more middleware platforms with knowledge of others.
- Understanding of software vendors and platforms in one or more domains.
- Knowledge of frameworks and design patterns with some experience in application rationalization and reverse engineering processes.
- Experience in SOA architecture is desired
- In depth understanding of full life cycle software engineering processes, tools, utilities, methodologies.
- Expert in OOAD, OOP, programming languages, component based development, web services.
- Specific technical skills: 4+ years J2EE and/or .NET application development experience; strong EJB experience.
- Experience in Java, JSP, Servelets, Swing; experience with BEA Weblogic, Websphere, or JBOSS.
- Experience in XML, junit, ant, struts, tiles; experience with Jbuilder, IntelliJ, Eclipse or equivalent.
- Experience within a consulting environment preferred.
- Ability to articulate the effect of technology on business.
All qualified candidates can expect to have a detailed conversation with a representative of Bluespeed about their background, desires and the opportunity. We will be interested in hearing more about the accomplishments noted on your resume, as well as your future aspirations, salary requirements and other particulars. At that point, we will also provide you with detailed information on the opportunity and Client Company, complete with a job description, white papers, websites and any additional information we may have. Next, we will work with you to create a compelling presentation of your abilities and desires to submit to our client. Finally – with our Managing Partner’s approval and your blessing – we will submit the presentation as an official introduction to our client. Thanks for entertaining an opportunity through Bluespeed, Inc .
Compensation – $140,000 – 170,000 base + Bonus 30k+
Full Time Benefits
IT Services – Program Manager – Insurance – Claims Tri-State NJ/NJ/CT
Bluespeed Technology, Inc. is committed to streamlining the process of seeking out the best talent in the Information Technology and Business Consulting Services arenas for innovative, cutting-edge, global organizations. For this particular client we are seeking an experienced Program Manager or Senior Consultant with deep experience in the Insurance Claims arena. Ideal candidates will have the ability to meet with a Claims Business and/or Technology leaders, and be able to demonstrate value added technology and business solutions. Such a person could also be a lead advisor to the Claims Roadmap efforts for our client’s Key Accounts. This opportunity requires excellent client facing presentation skills.
Our client is a leading U.S. based provider of custom information technology, consulting and outsourcing services. With over $2.5 billion in annual revenue and 100,000+ employees they have the muscle, knowledge and talent to move faster than their competition across a variety of industry verticals. As a Tier 1 strategic staffing partner, Bluespeed Technology can assist you in joining this highly successful team, and take your career to the next level.
Essential Duties:
- Lead multiple project initiatives from proposal/inception through implementation and maintenance.
- Manage estimation, proposal and negotiation processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and exceed client expectations.
- Manage, mentor and train Project Managers.
- Ensure effective and timely communication within the global project teams.
- Oversee on-going project management, resource allocation and project staffing.
- Develop and nurture strong client relationships at the EVP, CEO and CIO levels.
- Educate and advise clients on industry trends and technologies involving Insurance Claims.
- Attain trusted advisor status to clients.
- Responsible for budgets, financial reports and billing approval.
- Generate and lead new business initiatives within existing client base.
Required Experience:
- BS degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- 10 + years related experience as a corporate Consulting Manager or Program Manager.
- Extensive program and/or project management experience required.
- Demonstrated success building and leading large, distributed consulting or development teams of 100+ members.
- Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Proven leadership and management capabilities.
- Must be detail oriented, with exceptional estimation and organizational skills.
- Emerging technology and process framework experience required.
- Technology or consulting background required.
- Subject Matter Expertise in Insurance Claims
Compensation – $125,000 – 150,000 Base +Bonus and Full-Time Benefits
Location – Tri-State NY/NJ/CT
