IT Director of Engineering

VOYA Financial Inc. • Hartford, CT

36d

About The Position

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with - and those we acquire throughout our lives - are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage - Apply Now Position Summary: The IT Director of Engineering will lead the infrastructure engineering organization under the broader Engineering & Shared Services umbrella. This role will oversee multiple engineering teams and drive strategic initiatives that align with business goals and technology innovation. Position Description: Lead and manage engineering teams including: o M365 Engineering & Innovation o Cloud & Automation Engineering (Ansible, OpenShift) o Monitoring/Observability Engineering (Dynatrace, SolarWinds, Foglight, ThousandEyes) o AV & Events Engineering (Cisco, MS Teams, Live Streaming) Develop and execute strategic plans to improve engineering efficiency and delivery. Collaborate with Shared Services (Batch Support, Infra L1, Service Delivery/Reporting), Solutions Architecture and Cost Management & Business Analysis to ensure cross-functional alignment. Oversee project management and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure engineering practices comply with industry standards and internal governance. Prepare and present strategic ideas to senior leadership, clearly articulating vision, priorities, and impact. Define and track success using KPIs and metrics to measure engineering performance, delivery outcomes, and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with a strong focus on engineering.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven success in managing diverse technical teams across multiple domains.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to quantify success through KPIs and performance metrics.
• Deep expertise in cloud technologies, automation, monitoring systems, and AV solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams including: o M365 Engineering & Innovation o Cloud & Automation Engineering (Ansible, OpenShift) o Monitoring/Observability Engineering (Dynatrace, SolarWinds, Foglight, ThousandEyes) o AV & Events Engineering (Cisco, MS Teams, Live Streaming)
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve engineering efficiency and delivery.
• Collaborate with Shared Services (Batch Support, Infra L1, Service Delivery/Reporting), Solutions Architecture and Cost Management & Business Analysis to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee project management and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure engineering practices comply with industry standards and internal governance.
• Prepare and present strategic ideas to senior leadership, clearly articulating vision, priorities, and impact.
• Define and track success using KPIs and metrics to measure engineering performance, delivery outcomes, and operational improvements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees