[Hiring] Director, Software Engineering Manager @Reinsurance Group of America

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience Required
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Preferred
• 9+ Years experience in project management, programming, or systems analysis. Required
• LOMA certification Preferred
• Highly advanced project management and systems analysis skills. Required
• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Required
• Highly advanced people management skills. Required
• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Required
• Insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge. Preferred
• Application Portfolio management experience. Preferred
• Knowledge of modern programming languages Required
• 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

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
• Annual bonus plan and eligibility for long-term equity incentive plan.
• Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

Compensation Range

$107,060.00 - $159,390.00 Annual. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location.

Company Description

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.