Engineering Mgr - Affinity Solutions Technology (Hybrid)

hq; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams delivering mission-critical technology for the Affinity Solutions market. You will provide technology leadership, drive delivery of strategic plans, and ensure safe, secure, scalable platforms.

You'll empower engineers through career development, partner with business stakeholders, and influence the future of our technology portfolio to fuel Affinity Solutions' growth while maintaining a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Emerging or Experienced People Leader with mentoring or coaching experience.
• Trusted Influencer who builds credibility across teams.
• Clear communicator capable of inspiring stakeholders at all levels.
• Solution-oriented thinker with curiosity and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire engineering delivery teams, staffing, mentoring and performance development.
• Mentor and develop engineers, encouraging collaboration and growth.
• Drive technology health and innovation for Affinity Solutions portfolio.

Skills

Emerging or Experienced Leader

Trusted Influencer

Clear Communicator

Solution-Oriented Thinker

Future-Focused Innovator

Strategic Planner

Technologically Fluent

Job description

At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Mgr.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams delivering mission-critical technology solutions for the fast-growing Affinity Solutions market. In this influential role, you'll provide technology leadership, drive delivery of Affinity's technology strategic plans, and ensure safe, secure, and scalable platform delivery. You will empower engineering professionals through career development, while building strong strategic partnerships with business stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to directly shape the future of our technology portfolio and play a key role in advancing Affinity Solutions' growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire engineering delivery teams - guiding solutions professionals through staffing, mentoring, and performance development in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Build future-ready talent - mentor and develop high-performing engineers, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Enable technology strategy and execution - serve as solution owner, driving technology health and innovation for Affinity Solutions' technology portfolio.
• Be a trusted business partner - collaborate with key Affinity Solutions partners to build market business knowledge and continuously scan industry trends and emerging technologies to bring thought leadership and innovative ideas.
• Be a collaborator - engage with Product Owners, architects, security, data, and external partners to align business and enterprise priorities and address staffing capacity challenges.
• Deliver with resilience - oversee business continuity, incident response, and secure platform delivery to ensure mission-critical systems remain reliable.
• Own financial and vendor outcomes - manage budgets, technology vendors, and strategic staffing partners to optimize value and transparency.
• Foster engineering excellence - ensure engineers follow the best practices, development standards, and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the teams.
• Guide strategic initiatives - oversee and lead high-priority technology initiatives while supporting the enterprise portfolio management processes.

Qualifications

• Emerging or Experienced People Leader - Brings experience mentoring, coaching, or guiding others, with a strong interest in growing into formal leadership.
• Trusted Influencer - Builds credibility and respect by fostering collaboration and driving alignment across teams.
• Clear Communicator - Able to engage, inspire, and connect with teammates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Solution-Oriented Thinker - Approaches challenges with curiosity and resilience, resolving issues quickly or elevating them with clarity when needed.
• Future-Focused Innovator - Excited to continuously learn, grow, and apply emerging technologies and practices.
• Strategic Planner - Brings knowledge of portfolio planning, project management, or systems development methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Technologically Fluent - Comfortable understanding how technology solutions work and how they integrate with other internal and external systems.

#LI-hybrid This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills

• Accountability
• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Application Infrastructure
• Business
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Effective Delegation
• Planning Ability
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Self-Awareness
• Software Solutions
• Solutions Development
• Strategic Execution
• Talent Assessments

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $110,200.00 - $203,500.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax,