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 (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 standards
- Research, 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.
What we are looking for:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent executive technology leadership experience, including CTO experience, will also be considered.
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within software development, technology, or engineering organizations, with a demonstrated record of successfully delivering strategic technology initiatives and business outcomes.
- Previous experience serving as a Chief Technology Officer or in a comparable senior technology leadership role strongly preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience developing and managing technology budgets, evaluating emerging technologies, conducting technical assessments, and presenting recommendations and proof-of-concept solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive the adoption and integration of Artificial Intelligence capabilities into business processes, software development lifecycles, and enterprise systems.
- Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, and talent development skills, with a commitment to fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Deep understanding of modern technology ecosystems, including cloud platforms, mobile applications, microservices architectures, .NET, C#, SQL Server, Node.js, Java, and related technologies.
- Hands-on experience leading complex, large-scale technology and digital transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Demonstrated innovation mindset with the ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, challenge conventional approaches, and develop creative solutions that drive business value.
- Insurance industry experience preferred.
We love people who want to:- Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
- Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
- Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
- Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
- Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
- Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
- Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!What will you get in return?- Full Suite of Medical Benefits
- Long Term Financial Incentives - STOCK!
- 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
- Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
- Lifestyle Spending Allowance
- Professional Development Assistance
- Career Exploration Opportunities
- Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
- To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com
