SVP Application Development
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SVP of Application Development at Howden enhancing enterprise application ecosystem. Leading strategy and execution for critical platforms in insurance technology.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute enterprise application development strategy across Commercial and Personal Lines
- Align technology roadmap with underwriting, distribution, and product expansion goals
- Drive API-first, cloud-based modernization initiatives
- Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture and API standards
- Lead agile delivery across development, QA, and release management
- Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery outcomes
- Establish KPIs, SLAs, and delivery accountability frameworks
- Support SAFe 6.0 and ITIL process execution
Requirements:
- 15+ years in application development and leadership roles
- Proven experience leading development for insurance platforms, including policy administration, rating engines, and underwriting systems (Commercial and Personal Lines preferred)
- Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-platform initiatives across digital portals, core systems, and API ecosystems
- Proven experience leading high-growth, fast-paced teams
- Strong track record of driving modernization, platform consolidation, and digital transformation initiatives
Benefits:
- Reasonable adjustments to align job with personal needs
- Support for flexible hours or hybrid working




















