Vice President of Information Technology

Join a team that is redefining what a benefits company can be.

At our companies, we deliver innovative ancillary benefits solutions (dental, vision, flex and more) to employers and individuals. Our mission is simple: make it easier for people to live healthier lives.

We don’t just talk about putting people first. We prove it. Our service center ranks in the top 10% nationally, we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work, and we’ve been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America four consecutive years.

We move fast, think boldly and hold ourselves to a higher standard. We also invest in our people and foster a culture where your ideas are heard and your impact is real.

If you want to do meaningful work with a team that delivers results and enjoys the journey along the way, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Vice President of IT to lead enterprise technology, strategy and execution during a period of significant growth and transformation.

This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and carries full responsibility for technology, including platform development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data strategy, and vendor management. You will lead a multi-year transformation that includes:

• Building new insurance platforms, products and digital experiences
• Leveraging AI and automation to modernize operations and enhance service delivery
• Migrating legacy systems to modern architecture
• Establishing a scalable data and analytics foundation
• Strengthening cybersecurity and compliance across the enterprise

This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company growth, product expansion, and long-term scalability.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Transformation

• Define and execute the enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business growth
• Lead build vs. buy decisions across core platforms and systems
• Partner with executive leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and competitive positioning
• Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy, embedding automation, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities to improve efficiency, service quality, and decision-making across the organization

Platforms, Security & Data

• Oversee development of insurance administration systems, portals, and digital experiences
• Lead migration of legacy platforms to modern architecture
• Serve as Security Officer, owning enterprise security, compliance, and audit programs (HIPAA, SOC, NIST and related frameworks)
• Build and scale a modern data warehouse, reporting ecosystem, and governance framework
• Deploy AI and automation across the enterprise to drive measurable efficiency and experience improvements.

Vendors & Infrastructure

• Lead all external technology partnerships and development vendors with clear accountability to scope, timelines, and quality
• Oversee enterprise infrastructure, systems performance, and reliability
• Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization across maintenance and capital expenditures

Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing IT organization aligned to current and future needs
• Develop talent, close capability gaps, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Serve as a key partner across all business functions, translating technology into business impact

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, including senior/executive roles
• Experience leading large-scale technology transformation or platform builds
• Background in insurance, benefits administration, financial services, healthcare or another regulated industry
• Strong experience with managing vendor-led development environments and holding partners accountable
• Technical fluency across modern architecture (.NET, cloud, APIs, data platforms)
• Proven leadership in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and audit management
• Experience implementing AI, automation, or advanced analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes

Preferred

• Experience in insurance products, TPA or benefits administration environments
• Background with legacy system modernization (e.g., AS400/RPG to .NET)
• Experience building data platforms and analytics capabilities from the ground up
• Experience developing and executing an enterprise AI strategy, including vendor evaluation and use case prioritization in regulated environments

How We Take Care of Our People:

“You” time: we offer paid vacation, sick time, holidays, floating holiday, your birthday off with pay, and paid volunteer time for you to give back to a non-profit of your choice.

Top-notch health benefits: we offer best in class health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.

Competitive compensation package that includes an annual bonus and merit increase.

401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution for those who are eligible.

SupportLinc-24/7 365 Employee Assistance and Wellness program for you and everyone in your household.

Career growth: Education/tuition assistance, corporate memberships, seminars, lunch and learns, etc.

Named the top 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America: Gym membership benefits. The Culture and Wellness Committees plan various fitness and healthy habits challenges, cooking demonstrations, mental health seminars, social and volunteer engagement opportunities, and more.

Delta Dental of Kansas Has Been Recognized Nationally and Locally As:

Named National Best Places to Work by Best Companies Group in 2023

Named Best Company to Work for by Ingram’s Magazine in 2023

Named the top 2022 Healthiest Employer by the Kansas City Business Journal in our company size category.

Named a Best Place to Work by the Wichita Business Journal 2021 and 2022.

Nationally selected as Best Places to Work in Insurance in 2021 and 2022

Company of the Year for Insurance by the American Business Awards (Gold Award).

2021 Innovation Award by the Wichita Business Journal

Healthy Workplace Gold Award for excellence in employee engagement and community service

2021 AM Best “Excellent” rating among over 16,000 insurance companies for business management, innovation, operating performance, and risk management.

Total Comp Range $200k - $280k annually

Delta Dental of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.