Engineering Senior Manager, Individual Solutions Technology (Hybrid)

Securian; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,400 - 243,800; Full time

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager who will lead engineering leaders and teams responsible for Individual Life and Annuity platforms. You will translate business priorities into technology outcomes, balancing innovation with reliability and operational health.

You will build an inclusive, high‑performing culture, recruit and coach talent, and partner with stakeholders across Business, Product, Architecture, and Operations to accelerate growth and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Progressive technology leadership with experience in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable tech outcomes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and executive relationship skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery models, cloud, and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering leaders and teams for key life/annuity platforms.
• Partner with business, product, and operations to prioritize tech investments.
• Drive modernization, security, resilience, and platform health.
• Build a high‑performing, inclusive engineering culture and hire talent.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Insurance/FS domain

Software architecture

Agile delivery

Cloud technologies

DevOps practices

AI concepts

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Engineering Manager, Individual Solutions Technology leads the high‑performing engineering teams that deliver and evolve the core platforms powering Securian Financial's Individual Life and Annuity business. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our technology capabilities by accelerating product innovation, modernizing business‑critical platforms, and delivering technology solutions that create meaningful value for our customers and distribution partners. Partnering across Business, Product, Architecture, Operations, and Enterprise Technology, this leader translates strategy into measurable outcomes that improve speed to market, strengthen operational excellence, and position Individual Solutions for long‑term growth. This leader develops engaged engineering teams, fosters a culture of innovation and accountability, and balances strategic investment with disciplined execution to accelerate, innovate, and optimize the technology capabilities that power one of Securian Financial's most important businesses.

Key Accountabilities

Deliver Business Value Through Technology

• Lead engineering leaders and teams responsible for Individual Life and Annuity administration platforms, illustrations, and related business capabilities.
• Partner with Business, Product, and Operations leaders to prioritize technology investments that maximize business value and align with strategic objectives.
• Translate business priorities into technology outcomes by balancing innovation, modernization, platform health, and operational excellence.
• Establish measurable objectives that demonstrate the value of technology investments.

Lead High‑Performing Engineering Teams

• Lead and develop engineering leaders and teams responsible for business‑critical technology capabilities.
• Build an inclusive, high‑performing engineering culture grounded in healthy accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent while strengthening organizational depth and leadership capability.
• Empower teams to continuously improve engineering practices, delivery effectiveness, and customer outcomes.

Drive Engineering Excellence & Modernization

• Ensure platforms remain secure, resilient, scalable, compliant, and positioned for future business growth.
• Balance investment across new capabilities, modernization, technical debt, reliability, and operational health.
• Champion modern engineering practices, including automation, observability, quality engineering, and continuous delivery.

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Build trusted partnerships across Business, Product, Architecture, Operations, Risk, and Enterprise Technology.
• Influence technology strategy by communicating business outcomes, technology opportunities, risks, and investment tradeoffs.
• Manage strategic vendor and enterprise relationships that support delivery objectives and long‑term platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• Progressive technology leadership experience leading engineering organizations through leaders and experience leading change, developing talent, and building high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise technology platforms within insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of software engineering, application architecture, systems integration, and modern technology delivery practices.
• Experience partnering with business and product leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes through technology.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a complex matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and executive relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated open‑mind­edness, willingness to experiment, consistent curiosity, and desire to innovate using tools and capabilities such as AI to drive value.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Agile product delivery models, cloud technologies, DevOps, and engineering modernization practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver technology capabilities that accelerate Individual Solutions business growth.
• Improve platform reliability, resiliency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Modernize administration platforms while balancing innovation, risk, and operational excellence.
• Build engaged, high‑performing engineering teams with strong leadership capability.
• Develop trusted partnerships that enable effective technology investment decisions and successful delivery of strategic priorities.

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, Agile Methodology, AI Concepts, Business Outcomes, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Effective Delegation, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Prioritization, Relationship Building, Self‑Awareness, Strategic Execution, Talent Assessments, Technology Leadership, Technology Strategies

Compensation

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $131,400.00 - $243,800.00. 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.

Benefits

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, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company‑funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar‑for‑dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate‑led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Environmental Health & Sustainability, Mental Wellness and Disability, Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at [e-mail], by telephone [phone] (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

Securian Financial is a drug‑free workplace.