Vice President | Applications

Job-ID: 6698Location: Kansas City, MO, United States; Cleveland, OH, United StatesWorkplace: HybridPosted: 2026-11-11#LI-CM #LI-HybridQualifications body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; padding: 20px; } strong { font-weight: bold; } ul, ol { margin-left: 20px; } Minimum QualificationsThe successful candidate will be credentialed in applicable areas of expertise (i.e. law, accounting, tax, product/services) with at least ten years of relevant experience in the field or industry.Must have strengths in leadership and management from a strategic perspective.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative with internal groups to reach workable solutions, able to anticipate problems, creatively assess alternatives and manage conflicts.ResponsibilitiesCBIZ Benefits and Insurance is separating from CBIZ and building its own technology organization. The VP of Applications will own the application landscape: the platforms that run our Benefits and Insurance businesses, the custom and homegrown systems around them, and the new ERP. You will help decide which applications we keep, replace, or retire, lead the move off CBIZ-provided systems, and build a nimble team focused on delivering business value.Essential Functions and Primary DutiesApplication strategy and roadmap: Own the application portfolio, architecture direction, build-versus-buy decisions, and modernization of homegrown platformsCarve-out execution: Lead application separation, data segregation, and cutover from CBIZ systems. Manage transition services agreements (TSAs) and exit criteria, vendor contract assignment and consent, and Day-One and standalone readinessERP selection and implementation: Participate in the ERP decision (Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite) and the implementation. Partner with the CFO and business partners on standalone financial reporting, close, and audit readinessTechnology intake and prioritization: Run the technology intake process so that every request has a strong business case, clear ownership, and a ranked priority. Hold the portfolio to value, cost, and capacityTeam building: Build a nimble, product-minded team focused on delivering business value. Retain transferred talent and hire where neededApps ecosystem and integration: Understand the overall application and data ecosystem, and direct integration efforts between applications, both now and in the futurePlatform ownership: Manage Salesforce (CRM and Service Cloud), agency management and benefits administration platforms, and other SaaS and off-the-shelf systemsCustom development: Lead the development and management of homegrown platforms across the full software lifecycle, with secure SDLC practicesDelivery model: Manage a development organization that blends onshore and offshore partners, including vendor selection, SLAs, and performance managementAI enablement: Implement AI solutions that improve business operations. Make sure the development team uses AI to raise delivery velocity and automation. Partner on AI governance, data handling, and vendor riskSoftware capitalization: Apply software capitalization processes and policies with Finance, including time tracking and audit supportBusiness partnership: Work closely with business leaders in Benefits and Insurance to turn needs into outcomesSecurity and compliance: Work with the infrastructure and security leader on identity, access, and application risk. Support SOC 2 and PHI/PII requirementsFinancial management: Own the applications budget, including capex and opexPreferred Qualifications Private equity or sponsor-backed company experience, including board and sponsor reportingExperience with integration platforms, carrier and EDI feeds, and data and analytics platformsExperience working with the Genesys telephony systemFamiliarity with delivery metrics (DORA or similar) and product-oriented delivery modelsBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree a plus10+ years managing software development teams, with experience at a senior leadership levelDeep experience managing both custom-built applications and off-the-shelf and SaaS platformsExperience implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite)Experience developing and managing homegrown platformsPrior experience in the Benefits and Insurance industry, including agency management platforms (for example Applied Epic or Vertafore AMS360)Experience managing Salesforce.com, including CRM and Service CloudProven ability to understand the overall application and data ecosystem, and to direct integration efforts between applications, both now and in the futureExperience leading a carve-out, divestiture, or TSA-based separationExperience selecting and implementing ETL tools for the enterpriseExperience managing large SQL environmentsDemonstrated success implementing AI solutions that improve business operations, and driving AI use within development teamsExperience managing teams that use onshore and offshore partnersWorking knowledge of software capitalization processes and policiesProven ability to run a technology intake and prioritization processStrong collaboration skills and a genuine desire to partner with the businessSuccess MeasuresApplications separated from CBIZ on schedule and within the TSA windowERP selected and implemented on time and within budgetA transparent intake process with business cases and a prioritized roadmapMeasurable gains in delivery velocity and operational efficiency from AIA stable, engaged, high-performing teamData warehouse/BI and Reporting: Design, build and deploy a data warehousing strategy for the new organization. Ensure master data management and self service tools are available for all usersAbout the companyCBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.