Engineering Manager - Data Platform & AI Engineering (Hybrid)

Securian Financial Group’s internal position title is Engineering Manager.

Position Summary:

Join Securian's Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform Technology & Engineering (PTE) organization and lead the teams responsible for delivering the enterprise data and AI platforms that power analytics, machine learning, and business innovation. As Manager, Data Platform & AI Engineering, you will provide day-to-day leadership for engineers, drive delivery execution, ensure platform reliability, and build a culture of engineering excellence. This role combines people leadership, operational accountability, vendor management, and technical oversight to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data and AI capabilities, lead a talented engineering team, influence technology strategy, and help deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value across the organization.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and develop a team of Data Platform and AI Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive successful delivery of platform, data, and AI initiatives while managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Oversee day-to-day platform operations, production support, incident response, and service reliability.
• Manage engineering capacity planning, staffing strategies, and workforce development.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for engineering vendors, including phData, ensuring quality delivery and knowledge transfer.
• Lead platform upgrades, modernization efforts, lifecycle management, and production readiness activities.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, development practices, operational procedures, and quality expectations.
• Partner with Architecture, Product, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Drive technical debt reduction strategies and platform health improvements to support long-term sustainability.
• Provide technical leadership and remove impediments to effective technology delivery aligned with business priorities and technology standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software, data, platform, cloud, or AI engineering.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience leading delivery and operational support for enterprise technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps, automation, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience managing vendors, consulting partners, and outsourced engineering teams.
• Proven ability to balance delivery commitments, operational excellence, and talent development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading Data Platform Engineering, AI Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Cloud Engineering teams.
• Experience with Informatica, Reltio, Cloud Database platforms like Snowflake, AI/ML platforms, or modern data ecosystems.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience.
• Experience with platform modernization, engineering governance, and production operations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and product-based delivery models.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams.

#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**

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:

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

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, 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

For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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 [email protected], by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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