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Head of IT

fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
Ireland

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in IT or comparable area, 10+ years of leadership and management experience, Experience in an agile context is a plus, Professional IT certifications are a plus.

Key responsabilities:

  • Shape IT platform architecture and roadmap
  • Drive strategic IT planning and governance
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Companjon Insurtech: Insurance + Technology Scaleup https://www.companjon.com/
51 - 200 Employees
About Companjon
Companjon is a leading tech venture in Europe specialising in embedded insurance that’s fully digital, end-to-end, and hassle-free. Our highly successful business model allows us to partner with global digital businesses to bring their customers unique, flexible, and fully automated insurance tailored to their bookings and purchases. Companjon seeks to provide peace of mind if plans change. We help our partners enable business growth, gain unrivalled customer loyalty, and generate additional revenue from our solutions. Recognised by Forbes as a tech-driven disruptor, Companjon is also a global INSURTECH100 company. We strive to change the way people think about insurance, turning negative experiences into positive ones. Our motto: Right there when life happens!
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Job description

JOB PURPOSE
As Head of IT, you’ll be in charge of Companjon’s entire IT landscape, from our customer solutions to our office infrastructure. You will lead change projects to help us scale, and you’ll oversee and improve daily operations.   You’ll work closely with Companjon’s C-level executives and functional peers, as well as numerous external vendors, and you’ll lead and develop your team. 
You will own the disciplines: IT Strategy, IT Operations, Information Security, Tech vendor management, IT Risk, as IT Governance and Compliance.

Why you should join Companjon
At Companjon our aim is to lead the embedded insurance market in Europe and beyond.
 
We are on a mission to change the way people think about insurance. We strive to inspire to break new ground and find progressive solutions that really improve people's lives. We put people at the center of our attention. We create solutions that are based on collaboration and the exchange of brilliant minds.
 
Learn more about who Companjon is and how we are shaping the future of insurance by watching our introduction video here:
Introducing Companjon 
 
Did you know that Companjon was named a global INSURTECH100 company? See our special video here:
Companjon INSURTECH100 
ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do as a Head of IT in Companjon
  • Shape our IT platform architecture and roadmap
  • Drive strategic IT planning, governance, portfolio- and risk management, and operations, and establish new approaches and processes where needed
  • Define and implement / support key change projects
  • Lead and develop Companjon’s IT team
  • Manage our Tech vendors in a cloud-based highly outsourced set-up 
  • Provide technical and functional leadership to the wider Companjon team
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
What you will need to succeed
  • Master’s degree in IT (or comparable area) is required
  • Experience in a similar function is required
  • At least 10 years of proven experience in leadership and management (such as project management, mentoring/coaching, formal management, etc.) is required
  • Experience in leadership and management in an agile context (such as Product Owner, Scrum Master, agile contracting and budgeting, etc.) is an important plus
  • Professional IT certifications (such as CGEIT, CISA, CRISC, CISM, AWS certifications, Microsoft certifications, ITIL, etc.) are a plus
COMPETENCES / SOFTSKILLS
What we would love to see from you
  • Ability to lead, influence, and motivate others to achieve a common goal
  • Strong communication and presentation skills 
  • Strategic and analytical decision making
  • Ability to work with multiple deadlines and various stakeholders under pressure 
  • Highly motivated and constantly aiming to improve
  • Start-up mindset; comfortable working in a highly dynamic environment and “get your hands dirty”
Benefits
What we can offer to You
  • Innovative remote working policy – We are proud to have introduced “Companjon onsite days”. You have the option to work remotely, apart from one week per month (with the option to add additional days when needed) in which we come all together in our Dublin office to strengthen relationships, reconnect… and have fun!
  • Highly competitive salary – Our compensation package is very competitive in the market, with high growth potential.
  • Unique career development - You will have the opportunity to accelerate your learning and career development by joining a fast-growing start-up.
  • Possibility to have a strong impact and independence – We value your ideas and opinions. We believe that you can have a strong impact and you will work on meaningful tasks. You will have the opportunity to work on your own initiatives and take risks. Failures are part of the journey.
  • Ownership of your future – We are growing fast, and you will have the opportunity to shape your own role and future in the company.
  • Direct access to top management – You will work in direct contact with the top management. Giving you the opportunity to learn from highly experienced senior employees.
  • Amazing diverse team – You will have the chance to work with brilliant people from different backgrounds, and cultures.
  • Modern office with state-of-the-art tools – our office is located in the center of Dublin and is fully equipped to support our day-to-day activities. 
  • Ongoing training and education – We offer unique internal/external training opportunities and development programs. Constant training available so employees remain the best-skilled in the market!
  • Entertaining and fun events – We organise team building workshops and social events, and an annual offsite trip.
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About us
Companjon is a leading tech venture in Europe specialising in embedded insurance that’s fully digital, end-to-end, and hassle-free. Our highly successful business model allows us to partner with global digital businesses to bring their customers unique, flexible, and fully automated insurance tailored to their bookings and purchases.

Companjon seeks to provide peace of mind if plans change. We help our partners enable business growth, gain unrivalled customer loyalty, and generate additional revenue from our solutions. Recognised by Forbes as a tech-driven disruptor, Companjon is also a global INSURTECH100 company. We strive to change the way people think about insurance, turning negative experiences into positive ones.

Our motto: Right there when life happens!

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Insurtech: Insurance + Technology

Hard Skills

Information Systems SecurityVendor ManagementTechnology StrategiesInformation Technology OperationsCompliance RequirementsIT Risk ManagementProject ManagementAgile ManagementIT GovernanceCGRectAmazon Web ServicesItilv3

Other Skills

  • Self-Motivation
  • Presentations
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
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