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# Systems Manager

- **Company:** The Western & Southern Life Insurance Company
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Office, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/systems-manager-cincinnati-oh-usa-58855321

## About the Role

business and IT standards. * Proactively address system issues, communicate problems, and participate in decision-making to resolve them. * Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; manage performance and development plans. * Report status of responsibilities to stakeholders; negotiate contracts with vendors; coordinate disaster recovery activities. * Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies. Tasks * Bachelor or commensurate experience. * Proven experience coordinating multiple IT projects simultaneously and delivering on time and accurately. * Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; demonstrated time-management methods. * Project management experience from planning to completion. * Experience leading and motivating teams; coaching and providing effective feedback. * Ability to work independently and make decisions; problem-solving capabilities. * Proven experience with project management, current hardware/software, and consultation techniques. * a
aaax_ experience interacting with management and external vendors. * Ability to apply up-to-date industry knowledge to achieve business objectives. * Strong analytical skills and evidence of sound decision-making with multiple options. * Proven project management skills with successful project outcomes. * Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to document procedures clearly. * Ability to foresee future organizational needs and plan accordingly. * Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation apps; working knowledge of databases. * Office-based role with extended hours during peak periods; travel none. Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you lead IT project delivery and production support to enable the company's objectives. You direct cross-functional IT and business teams, ensuring cost-effective operations and timely, high-quality outcomes. You stay current on IT trends, drive process improvements, and oversee staffing, performance, and vendor engagements. Your work supports enterprise priorities through effective governance, recovery planning, and steering critical initiatives for the group. Compensation / Benefits * Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities from feasibility to implementation and support. * Lead IT teams and collaborate with business units to meet priorities and ensure cost-effective operations. * Develop knowledge of supported applications and stay informed on IT trends to support departments. * Evaluate hardware, software, and technology options; chair or participate in management committees. * Drive projects aligned with Western & Southern Financial Group priorities and IT standards. * Proactively address system issues, communicate problems, and participate in decision-making to resolve them. * Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; manage performance and development plans. * Report status of responsibilities to stakeholders; negotiate contracts with vendors; coordinate disaster recovery activities. * Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies. Tasks * Bachelor or commensurate experience. * Proven experience coordinating multiple IT projects simultaneously and delivering on time and accurately. * Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; demonstrated time-management methods. * Project management experience from planning to completion. * Experience leading and motivating teams; coaching and providing effective feedback. * Ability to work independently and make decisions; problem-solving capabilities. * Proven experience with project management, current hardware/software, and consultation techniques. * Proven experience interacting with management and external vendors. * Ability to apply up-to-date industry knowledge to achieve business objectives. * Strong analytical skills and evidence of sound decision-making with multiple options. * Proven project management skills with successful project outcomes. * Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to document procedures clearly. * Ability to foresee future organizational needs and plan accordingly. * Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation apps; working knowledge of databases. * Office-based role with extended hours during peak periods; travel none. Key requirements *


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