Director, Software Engineering Manager

You desire impactful work.   You’re RGA ready 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. Principle Duties 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.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience Required Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Preferred Work Experience: 9+ Years experience in project management, programming, or systems analysis. Required Licenses & Certifications: LOMA certification Preferred Skills & Abilities 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 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 #LI-CW1 #LI-Remote What you can expect from RGA: 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. We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates