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Domain Managing Architect-Digital

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Horace Mann

Horace Mann

1,001-5,000 employees

Insurance and financial services for educators

Financial Services
Education

Senior, Expert

Springfield, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Addison, TX, USA

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Architectural Design
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in related technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 6-9 years of related experience.
  • Proficient working within an Enterprise Architecture framework (e.g. TOGAF).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with technical writing.
  • Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and technical skills.
  • Expert in creating architectural artifact diagrams. (VISIO, draw.io).
  • Sets direction on best practices for diagram development and storage.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of project management and software development practices.
  • Brings broad and deep knowledge of development languages, data solutions, integration, infrastructure, networking, and security.
  • Can effectively lead across all organizational areas.
  • Can bring disparate groups to consensus on technical issues.
  • Experience performing risk management.
  • Experience preparing Executive Level recommendations.
  • Experience with digital transformation.
  • Experience in the Customer and Producer/Agent business domains.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for continued maturation of Architecture Discipline at Horace Mann. Includes guiding and mentoring the Architecture community in the maturation journey.
  • Acquires, promotes, and enables use of architecture meta-data tools and processes.
  • Guides programs and projects to enterprise compliant technology solutions. Defines and documents architectural decisions.
  • Creates or oversees creation of architecture artifacts to support budgeting, planning, development, and support for technology solutions.
  • Collaborates with Solution Delivery Partners, architects, and technical leads on creating and maintaining the current, target, and transition architecture.
  • Leads or ensures high level design is created and maintained for systems and material sub-systems.
  • Develops Architecture IT policies, standards, and processes at the direction of the Chief Architect and CIO.
  • Identifies opportunities for new enterprise building blocks and patterns. Directs architects and technical leads to develop and consume defined building blocks and patterns.
  • Sets direction for creating integration services and reusable patterns to integrate Horace Mann applications and systems.
  • Sets direction and guides architects and technical leads on aligning application development to architectural best practices.
  • Executive leadership relies on expertise across multiple business and/or technical domains.
  • Provides best practices guidance on evaluation and selection of purchased products for use at Horace Mann.

Horace Mann provides financial services and insurance products specifically designed for educators and community service professionals. The company offers a variety of insurance options, including auto, home, renters, and life insurance, as well as financial services such as retirement planning and investment solutions. Horace Mann serves around 1 million K-12 educators in the U.S., focusing on their unique financial needs. Unlike many competitors, Horace Mann has a deep understanding of the education sector, which allows it to tailor its offerings effectively. The company aims to support educators not only through its products but also by engaging in initiatives like DonorsChoose, which helps teachers obtain funding for classroom resources. Horace Mann is committed to maintaining high standards of data security and continuously improving its services based on client feedback.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Springfield, Illinois

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Horace Mann's new digital experience simplifies access to customized insurance and financial solutions, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Strong financial performance, with significant revenue growth and robust earnings, indicates a stable and promising future for the company.
  • Partnerships and new investments, such as those with SimpliSafe and Algert Global LLC, provide additional resources and opportunities for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on educators may limit market expansion opportunities compared to more diversified financial service providers.
  • Challenges in the education sector, such as workload and policy changes, could impact the financial stability of Horace Mann's primary customer base.

What makes Horace Mann unique

  • Horace Mann specializes in financial services tailored specifically for educators and community service professionals, a niche market often overlooked by larger financial institutions.
  • The company's strong reputation for financial stability, backed by high ratings from agencies like AM Best, S&P, and Fitch, sets it apart from competitors.
  • Initiatives like DonorsChoose and partnerships with organizations like SimpliSafe demonstrate Horace Mann's commitment to supporting educators beyond traditional financial services.