Application Subject Matter Consultant 116951 Zurich North America is currently hiring an Application Subject Matter Consultant, and this person will work in a hybrid schedule at our Schaumburg North America HQ. Key Responsiblities: + Support and advise on the development of applications by understanding the requirements of customers and recommending application performance improvements to ensure alignment with business requirements. + Understand customers’ processes and products and how they fit within the goals of the function or business unit. + Engage with the solution architect in the reviews and validation of the detailed technical design for business applications provided by the supplier to ensure alignment with business requirements; validate suppliers estimates. + Estimate Rough Order of Magnitude for the level of effort/cost of new application functionality. + Perform quality review checks on project deliverables. + Support and review the documentation of functional specifications. + Make recommendations for application performance improvements. + Act as liaison between the Business and IT, as assigned. + Support the Portfolio Manager in building the Business Case, including cost / benefit analysis, risk assessment, project scope, and development of a high level plan. + Support the implementation activities, troubleshooting system environmental issues and providing training as required. + Perform impact analysis of application changes across various components, holding an end-to-end view of the system. Required: + Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area Preferred: + Commercial Claims / Insurance industry experience highly preferred + Pega software solution design and development experience + Java solution design and development experience + Cloud application solution design and development experience + Application Integration development experience + Agile process and tools in application development + Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word experience + Strong written and verbal communication skills As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ). A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-LH1 #LI-ASSOCIATE