American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. (AFBIS, Inc.) is looking for a Managing Director to work out of our Fargo, ND office. This individual will report to the Vice President & General Manager and will focus internally to develop and implement strategic operational plans, solutions and organizational structures for our Information Systems (IS) and Marketing & Training teams.
This is a unique opportunity for a crop insurance leader with a proven track record of leading transformations that drove efficient and scalable changes enabling the achievement of significant business results.
In this business-critical position, the Managing Director will analyze operational opportunities and develop strategies to position the company beyond its current operational capabilities by:
- Engaging with AFBIS leadership to help set the operational business strategy and business outcome objectives
- Translating the business strategy into process and system capability requirements
- Developing operational budgets to execute strategic goals, meet customer needs and deliver operational performance
- Building, developing and managing business models and leadership teams that can carry out the business strategy
- Driving the pursuit of operational excellence through the development of technical and training solutions to achieve efficient operations
- Leading and motivating a team of talented professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance
- Fostering an environment where employees have the opportunity to be creative, grow and develop skills, and are encouraged to provide feedback on ways to improve the organization
- Partnering with key collaborators across the business to ensure the organization is meeting shareholder, customer and market expectations
- Proactively identifying and assessing areas of risk and driving the team for resolutions
What you will bring to this position:
- 10+ years crop insurance experience including being a Manager of Managers
- Experience in strategic planning, program and project management
- Strong drive for results combined with solid business judgment to ensure the strategy can be executed successfully while risks are managed
- Experience leading organizational transformations and change efforts
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience using influence to drive decision making and find resolutions in a collaborative manner
- Demonstrated record of fostering a culture of adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Creative problem-solving skills including the ability to scope and structure work
AFBIS, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a cash balance and a 401(k)-retirement plan; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program; and other benefits.
