Chief Technology Officer

About this position

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers.Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Want to learn more about our exciting journey?

We are Hiring!

The Details:

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to Lead our R&D Team working in partnership with the CIO on developing the Technical Strategy to implement the Corporate Vision. A strong leader with excellent communication skills, a wide breath of technical competencies and a history of success with delivering new and innovative apps. You will be responsible for overseeing the Development and Quality Assurance Teams Both in House and Near Shore as well as managing the R&D Budget. We are looking for someone who has led Agile Teams with Innovation and change as a key driver. We are in a unique position as we are a young rapidly growing Insurance Company utilizing new technologies with talented Development and Quality Assurance Teams running mature agile processes.

What will you do:

Lead and develop the teams responsible for Application Development, Data & Analytics, and strategic technology vendor partnerships.Develop, maintain, and oversee the technology, data roadmap, and annual budget to support organizational objectives.Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on technology initiatives, priorities, and performance.Ensure technology and data projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.Serve as a member of the executive committee, helping align goals to other departmental and organizational objectives Identify, evaluate, and implement technologies that enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and the company's products and services.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure technology team effectiveness, service delivery, and business impact. Attract, develop, and retain top technology talent while building a strong leadership pipeline across the technology organization.Ensure technology delivery processes adhere to SOX compliance requirements and other applicable governance, risk, and regulatory standardsResearch, assess, recommend, and oversee the implementation of emerging technologies, applications, and platforms.Partner with the Head of AI to drive company-wide adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities, tools, and best practices.Define and execute the technical strategy required to support the company's vision, long-term goals, and growth objectives.Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements and innovation.Communicate technology strategy, priorities, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership, board members, and other key stakeholders as needed.

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers.Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Want to learn more about our exciting journey?

We are Hiring!

Location:

La Jolla, CA

The Details:

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to Lead our R&D Team working in partnership with the CIO on developing the Technical Strategy to implement the Corporate Vision. A strong leader with excellent communication skills, a wide breath of technical competencies and a history of success with delivering new and innovative apps. You will be responsible for overseeing the Development and Quality Assurance Teams Both in House and Near Shore as well as managing the R&D Budget. We are looking for someone who has led Agile Teams with Innovation and change as a key driver. We are in a unique position as we are a young rapidly growing Insurance Company utilizing new technologies with talented Development and Quality Assurance Teams running mature agile processes.

What will you do:

Lead and develop the teams responsible for Application Development, Data & Analytics, and strategic technology vendor partnerships.Develop, maintain, and oversee the technology, data roadmap, and annual budget to support organizational objectives.Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on technology initiatives, priorities, and performance.Ensure technology and data projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.Serve as a member of the executive committee, helping align goals to other departmental and organizational objectives Identify, evaluate, and implement technologies that enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and the company's products and services.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (