DIRECTOR, IT STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION - LABOR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers. We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.General Summary:Unum is seeking a dynamic Director, IT Strategy & Transformation to join our Strategic Partner Management Office. This pivotal role focuses on leveraging labor contract management expertise to transform cost reductions into sustainable competitive advantages.As Director, you will provide strategic technical leadership, overseeing demand planning for all contract labor spend. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, you will collaborate extensively across the DTO organization to deliver a strategic perspective on multi-year contract labor expenditures. Your efforts will directly support Enterprise Transformation Goals and drive Digital Transformation growth.In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of strategies that integrate target setting and optimize end-to-end cost models for integrated processes. Working closely with Journey Leads, you will define cost reduction methods to achieve optimal outcomes for contract spend. Additionally, you will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and promoting business capability models, business cases, value levers, conceptual solution designs, and roadmaps, alongside interim and long-term KPIs.This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive transformative strategies that propel Unum forward in achieving operational excellence and strategic agility.This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of 3 onsite days per week located in Chattanooga TN, Atlanta, GA, or Portland, ME.Job SpecificationsBachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred with relevant professional experience 8+ years of experience in labor contract planning and management, preferably in IT/Engineering/SourcingDemonstrated understanding of multi-year contract labor expendituresAbility to utilize design-to-cost approach alongside the entire product life cycle (software, product development, etc.) as well as for investments in the Digital Transformation organizationKnowledge of current and emerging technologies a plusStrong Communications skills; written, verbal and presentationProven ability to communicate complex, technical information in easily understood manner.Able to combine a understanding of business capabilities, business processes and technology solutioning expertiseDemonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and business partners across the enterprise.Provides effective financial management for third-party vendors, including measurement and reporting.Proven ability to understand complex issues and see solutions that others may not.Able to think conceptually, understand the big picture and convey to others.Strong thirst for knowledge relative to technology advancements and trends. Demonstrated idea orientation and creative thinking.Proven ability to work collaboratively – actively seek and consider ideas from others as well as through keen observation.Proven ability to motivate and lead others to achieve results.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAble to set a clear and comprehensive cost out vision that will be in line of short-term objectives and long term goals.Will prioritize spending on projects aligned to DTO strategy through the creation of roadmaps and advancing vendor relationships to reduce cost baselinesTakes a comprehensive approach to reinvention and optimization when evaluating key cost drivers to better deliver functionality at a lower costBuilds a dedicated cost-out function to calculate costs and facilitate cost-out initiatives, and will influence and gain buy-in from Digital Transformation StakeholdersResponsible for defining business capabilities, decomposition of said capabilities into further levels of detail, capability gap analysis and capability maturity models and progression thereofAccountable for driving/developing business case value levers, technology cost models, and justification for recommended initiatives/optionsAbility conduct business/technology fit-gap, solution options evaluations and analyses and presents vendor platform, or package selection choicesProvides expert recommendations based on strong front-to-back understanding of exiting digital capabilities and frameworks combined with a strong understanding of emerging technologies.Understands and supports organizational goals/priorities and contributes to strategic decisions. Acts as a role-model and mentor for other IT professionals at various levels in technical matters and related business operations.?#LI-AD1  #LI-HYBRID~IN1  #LI-MULTIOur company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.$109,100.00-$213,300.00Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.Company:UnumSummaryLocation: Chattanooga Home Office; USA - ME - Portland; Regional Office - AtlantaType: Full time