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 500 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Leads and manages agile teams to delivery technology solutions; identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems 
• Mentor associates within the department and continually develop team competencies 
• Develop and maintain effective product and business relationships, coordinating service delivery in line with negotiated Service Commitments. 
• Manage the application portfolio by partnering with product and business, understanding and communicating needs to internal IT teams and external vendors 
• Operate in an agile disposition to collaborate with product and business partners to ensure properly defined and communicated request and execution
• Drive on-prem to AWS cloud strategy working with AWS tooling and Snowflake
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices, trends and applications. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience 
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) 
• Agile Certification Agile Boot Camp, Scrum Master, or Product Owner Certification 
  
  

Required

EXPERIENCE

• 9+ years experience in agile development, programming, or systems analysis. 
• 3+ years leading agile development teams 
• 2+ years people management experience 
• 3+ years working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS
• 3+ years experience working with cloud data strategies and Snowflake
  
  

Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly advanced agile delivery 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. 
• Application Portfolio management experience. 
• Knowledge of modern programming languages 
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies 
• IT Infrastructure 
• Data strategy and management 
  
  

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.
  
  

Compensation Range

$104,350.00 - $155,350.00 Annual

Base 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 opportunity laws.