Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Delta Dental of Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ - United States
Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ) has retained WittKieffer to assist in the recruitment efforts for their inaugural Senior Vice President (SVP), Information Technology.
DDAZ is the market leader in Arizona and is recognized for its outstanding service, network strength, community benefit support, and commitment to making dental coverage accessible to a wide variety of employers, groups, and individuals.
Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer, it’s expected that the SVP will bring a dynamic and visionary approach to the position. The SVP will be a significant contributor to organizational strategic planning and will shape its execution as it cascades throughout the organization via strategic initiatives and goal planning. It’s an ideal time to join DDAZ as their footprint continues to expand across the state through the diversifying of products and services, meeting the needs of Arizona’s growing population and building upon its already strong market share.
The SVP will be responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s technology vision, leading the IT department, and ensuring that technology initiatives align with business objectives. The SVP will oversee infrastructure, security, desktop, helpdesk, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data insights, and various enterprise systems while driving innovation to enhance productivity that support the company’s mission, vision and long-term goals. In addition, the SVP will navigate the nuances in the changing healthcare landscape with innovative ideas beyond the scope of the dental and vision industry and will play a central role in ensuring that AI technologies are leveraged effectively and ethically to achieve DDAZ’s value creation goals.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing IT operations, with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their application in the healthcare or insurance industries. A leader who possesses a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and an ability to manage complex projects is desired. The SVP will be a collaborative partner with strong communication skills and an ability to work closely with other senior executives to support DDAZ’s broader strategic goals. The SVP will play a critical role in driving digital strategy, enhancing customer experience, and ensuring the security and reliability of IT systems. The SVP will embody a passion for innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence, fully aligning with DDAZ’s mission of providing a path to better health and wellness.
Confidential inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted via the buttons below. For additional questions, please contact the consultants supporting this search, Jason Petros and Zachary Durst through the office of Scott Dethloff, preferably via email at [email protected].