Director, Software Engineering Manager

rgare; Creve Coeur (MO); Remote; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentives

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

RGA is a Fortune 200 global reinsurance company focused on life- and health-related solutions, seeking a senior IT leader to guide multiple complex IT products and initiatives. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements and drive delivery.

The role emphasizes strong project management, systems analysis, and leadership skills, with options for remote work and a comprehensive compensation package including bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Highly advanced project management and systems analysis skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope, analyzes objectives for feasibility, and gain business understanding.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by the customer.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and technology initiatives; identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
• Mentor associates within the department and develop project team competencies.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships, coordinating service delivery.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Systems analysis

Communication

People management

Planning & organization

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

AWS

Insurance industry knowledge

CRM/Marketing tools

Programming languages

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

MA/MS preferred

Tools

AWS

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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

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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 based solely on experience-without considering name, gender, or other personal details-and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

$107,060.00 - $159,390.00 AnnualBase pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment o