Argonaut Management Services, Inc
Delivery Lead - Data
Argonaut Management Services, Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.
Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:
Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Confident that they will be treated respectfully. Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.
The Data Delivery Lead will be located in our Chicago office. This is a dual role combining development lead and managerial responsibilities. This position oversees the development and migration of enterprise data solutions within AWS/Snowflake Cloud environment.
The role demands hands-on experience and a deep understanding of data products development and cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Execution:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams onshore and offshore to create comprehensive project/sprint plans. Track progress against plans, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions. Manage project scope using documented change management techniques.
Delivery Excellence:
Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with timelines and quality standards. Develop and maintain project governance structures, processes, and KPIs. Generate detailed reports on project performance, risks, and issues, providing impact analysis and mitigation strategies. Track progress against plans, noting exceptions and action plans. Proactively anticipate potential risks, identify mitigation plans, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders.
Risk Management:
Proactively identify potential risks and communicate them effectively. Develop and oversee the implementation of mitigation and remediation plans. Manage the allocation and utilization of project resources, ensuring optimal productivity.
Leadership:
Lead and manage a diverse team of professionals, including Data Analysts, Data E-Delivery/Scrum Masters, Solution Architects, Development & QA Leads Provide effective technical guidance to the development team. Foster a collaborative environment, providing clear leadership and swift problem resolution. Engage the team to identify project issues, risks, and develop action plans.
Customer Engagement:
Work closely with internal/external clients to understand their objectives and develop solutions that meet these objectives.
Engage in direct client communications with a high comfort level, maintaining excellent written and oral communication skills.
Professional Experience & Skills:
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred, in information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms (preferred but not required). A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience. 2-4 years of P&C Insurance knowledge. Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts. Understanding data warehousing concepts and data integrations patterns. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.
To all recruitment agencies:
Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:
Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Confident that they will be treated respectfully. Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.
The Data Delivery Lead will be located in our Chicago office. This is a dual role combining development lead and managerial responsibilities. This position oversees the development and migration of enterprise data solutions within AWS/Snowflake Cloud environment.
The role demands hands-on experience and a deep understanding of data products development and cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Execution:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams onshore and offshore to create comprehensive project/sprint plans. Track progress against plans, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions. Manage project scope using documented change management techniques.
Delivery Excellence:
Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with timelines and quality standards. Develop and maintain project governance structures, processes, and KPIs. Generate detailed reports on project performance, risks, and issues, providing impact analysis and mitigation strategies. Track progress against plans, noting exceptions and action plans. Proactively anticipate potential risks, identify mitigation plans, and effectively communicate with key stakeholders.
Risk Management:
Proactively identify potential risks and communicate them effectively. Develop and oversee the implementation of mitigation and remediation plans. Manage the allocation and utilization of project resources, ensuring optimal productivity.
Leadership:
Lead and manage a diverse team of professionals, including Data Analysts, Data E-Delivery/Scrum Masters, Solution Architects, Development & QA Leads Provide effective technical guidance to the development team. Foster a collaborative environment, providing clear leadership and swift problem resolution. Engage the team to identify project issues, risks, and develop action plans.
Customer Engagement:
Work closely with internal/external clients to understand their objectives and develop solutions that meet these objectives.
Engage in direct client communications with a high comfort level, maintaining excellent written and oral communication skills.
Professional Experience & Skills:
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred, in information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms (preferred but not required). A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience. 2-4 years of P&C Insurance knowledge. Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts. Understanding data warehousing concepts and data integrations patterns. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.
To all recruitment agencies:
Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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