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Software Development Delivery Lead-Benefits

Ryan Specialty Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2025
Position Summary
Ryan Specialty Benefits (RSB) is embarking on an exciting technology transformation. As a new business unit within Ryan Specialty Group, we are dedicated to enhancing our speed to market and improving underwriting results through innovative software solutions.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Development Delivery Lead-Benefits to guide our IT team and vendor partners. This role is pivotal in managing the creation and support of software applications and integrations, ensuring reliability, quality, and predictability through a well-managed agile SDLC process. The Delivery Lead will work closely with business leadership to deliver effective, on-time solutions that meet our business objectives.

What will your job entail?

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic vision and leadership for IT's role in adding value to the business.
  • Manage budgeting, expenses, and personnel.
  • Establish strong working relationships with Ryan Specialty Benefits business leaders.
  • Oversee the quantification, delivery, and testing of development efforts on a regular sprint cycle.
  • Collaborate with IT department leaders in design, scoping, support, and troubleshooting.
  • Utilize collaborative communication and project management platforms for visibility.
  • Ensure ongoing skills development for all development staff.
  • Represent the company at industry events.
  • Stay updated on the latest technological innovations for potential adoption.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution.
  • Track and report capital development projects to Treasury.

Technology Stack:
  • Inspire Innovations for intake automation, workflow orchestration, underwriting, claims, and marketing workbenches.
  • Coherent Spark for rater integration.
  • Insurity's SureMGA product for back-office management.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
  • 5 years of experience in software development and delivery.
  • 5 years of experience in insurance process automation, preferably in Employee Benefits.
  • 5 years of personnel and team management experience.
  • Deep understanding of modern development processes including requirements, visualizations, prototyping, Agile, and SDLC.

Why Join Us?
  • Be at the forefront of a major technology transformation.
  • Lead a talented team of IT professionals and vendors.
  • Drive innovation using Generative AI to automate workflows.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Career Growth: This role offers opportunities for career advancement. As you demonstrate your leadership and technical expertise, you will have the potential to move into higher leadership roles, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the broader success of the organization.

*Ryan Specialty does not offer work visa sponsorship

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $136,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary : $136,000 - $170,000

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