Director, Software Engineering Manager
About The Position
RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. Lead and manage all aspects of multiple, larger and more highly complex information technology (IT) products and/or technical initiatives. Establish goals, metrics, determine future opportunities for change/improvements and provide training opportunities for associates. Manage budgets. Leads a team of IT architects, engineers, and developers. Participate in the development of policies, procedures, standards and controls. Lead Product development and support in partnership with business stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience Required
- 9+ Years experience in project management, programming, or systems analysis. Required
- Highly advanced project management and systems analysis skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope, analyzes objectives for feasibility, and gain business understanding. Required
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by the customer. Required
- Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop associates. Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and mentor support staff. Required
- Excellent planning and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Required
- Knowledge of modern programming languages Required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Preferred
- LOMA certification Preferred
- Insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge.Preferred
- Application Portfolio management experience. Preferred
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies Preferred
- IT Infrastructure (AWS) Preferred
- Experience with Marketing, CRM, External Web site, Content Management and Legal solutions Preferred
- 2+ years people management experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages projects and/or technology initiatives; identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems
- Mentor associates within the department and continually develop project team competencies.
- Develop and maintain effective business relationships, coordinating service delivery in line with negotiated Service Commitments.
- Manage the business partner's application portfolio by understanding and communicating needs to internal IT project teams and external vendors
- Collaborate with business partners to ensure properly defined and communicated project requests.
- Duties include hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, direct reports.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry practices, trends and applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- annual bonus plan
- long-term equity incentive plan
- full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
