Director, Information Technology

YOURE A FORWARD-THINKING ADAPTIVE STRATEGIC TECH LEADER.

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic technologist who thrives on modernizing complex platforms and delivering innovative technology solutionsAs anInsurancecompany headquartered in Alberta andfocused on Albertansitsan exciting timeof change!And as a membership organizationthisrolewillmake a meaningful difference in responding to Albertas needs.As our Director IT you will be the primary architect of thetechnology strategydataanalytics and AI-driven delivery capabilitiesthat power AMAs Insurance operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer Insurance and indirectly to the Chief Transformation Officer Association you will provide strategic stewardship of our core Insurance platformsincluding Guidewireensuring theyremainsecure reliable and integrated into a moderndigital ecosystem.

In this leadership role you will work as a strategic partner alongside executive leaders in Underwriting Claims and Agency to co-create technology plans that improve operations and enhance the member experience. While ensuring our systems are stable and scalable you will also serve as an advocate for digital modernization andAI enablementleveragingAI tools and conceptsto increase productivity and deliver new value-added capabilities for our members and employees.

A Place to Belong

AMA is more than a workplace;itsa family. Together we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million memberseverything from roadside safety to retail savings food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive registries travel insurance and more the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

For us curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explorenew ideasand who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience withAIpoweredtools like ChatGPT Copilot and similar platforms as a real plus - especially whenitsused to work smarter increase efficiency and find better ways to get things done.

Building ona century of proud service in Alberta communitieswerepassionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA teamyoullenjoy:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefitswith five packages to choose from and up to $3000 in health and wellness spending accounts.

• Employer-paid retirement savings programincluding 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.

• Employee-exclusivediscountson travel insurance memberships driver education registry services and more.

• Free travel medical insurancefor you and your immediate family.

• Ongoing professional developmentwith unlimited learning opportunitiesLinkedinLearning access and dedicated time for personal growth.

• Paid vacation and personal daysincluding three weeks of vacation to start a Me Day a Volunteer Day and theoptiontopurchaseadditionalvacation time.
  

Who You Are

• You are a strategic and analytical leader who can simplify complexstrategy analytics and AI conceptsfor non-technical audiences while managing multiple high-impact initiatives.

• With a deep understanding of Insurance platform architectures you excel at balancing the need for rapid innovation with the requirements for stability and security.

• You are an adaptive technologist who is comfortable applying machine learning and AI conceptsto deliver results withinreal-world operational processes and software development workflows.

• Your leadership style is rooted in relationship-building allowing you to aligninternal software engineering teams and external vendorstoward shared transformation goals.

• Youpossessa strong contemporary understanding of data environments ideally with Snowflake and thrive in a regulatory and compliance-focused environment.
  

HowYoullMake an Impact

• You will define and evolve theInsurance technology and data strategyensuring our roadmap accelerates both business goals and AMAs enterprise transformation agenda.

• By providing executive leadership over core systems you will oversee the development and integration of underwriting claims and billing solutions to ensure they are stable anduser-focused.

• You will advocate for digital enablement across Insurance functions championingtechnologiesand AI toolsthat improve operational efficiency and digital member experiences.

• Through strategicmanagement of software engineering teams and external vendors you willleveragepartners to accelerate modernization and access specialized technical skills.

• You will lead the modernization of ourInsurancedata platformleveragingSnowflake to advanceAPI and cloud-based integration capabilities to increase business agility.

• As a mentor you will supervise and develop high-performing technical teams fostering a culture ofAI-driven deliverytechnical excellence and continuous improvement.
  

What You Bring to the Table

• You have aBachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field; advanced certifications like PMP or ITIL are significant assets.

• You bring significant leadership experience in IT with a specialized background inleading softwaredevelopmentteams.

• Experience in insurance or financial services including Guidewireispreferred but not.

• You have a strong technical understanding of modern engineering practices cloud technologiescontemporary data stacks (ideally Snowflake) and core platforms like Guidewire.

• Your experience includes a proven ability to lead through change and manage the ambiguity that comes withAI-drivenlarge-scale digital transformations.
  

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive respectful and accessible environment. If you requirean accommodationat any time during our recruitment process please contact Well work withyoufeel supported throughout your journey with us.