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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FIMMAS IT Director - **Company:** Manhattanlife Insurance And Annuity Company - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Structures, Systems Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98f632d5e41f3064 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Production systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. * Extensive hands-on experience with FIMMAS in a production or enterprise environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Proficiency with MS SQL (data structures, scripting, optimization). * Strong understanding of insurance business processes and policy administration workflows. * Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously with minimal supervision. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Demonstrated leadership in coordinating efforts across IT and business teams. Preferred Experience: * Experience working with life, health, or group insurance systems. * Familiarity with system integration methods (ETL, APIs, data mapping). * Prior experience in project leadership or mentoring roles within IT. * Knowledge of reporting tools and data analytics concepts. Travel Requirements: This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Houston; open to remote. Travel is not anticipated for this position. ## Description We are seeking a Director of IT with deep expertise in FIMMAS to play a key role in supporting and enhancing our core insurance administration systems. This position serves as a technical and functional subject matter expert, ensuring stability, integration, and continuous improvement of the FIMMAS platform and related technologies. The ideal candidate has strong technical proficiency MS SQL, combined with experience in insurance operations. You will lead system analysis, configuration, and enhancement initiatives while partnering closely with business teams, developers, and vendors to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that support organizational goals. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative IT organization supporting a growing insurance business. You'll work with critical enterprise systems, shape technical direction, and play a key role improving how technology enables our operations. 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