Director, Software Engineering Manager

RGA Reinsurance Company$107K — $159K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences or equivalent experience required
  • Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences preferred
  • 9+ years experience in project management, programming, or systems analysis required
  • LOMA certification preferred
  • Highly advanced project management and systems analysis skills required
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills required
  • Knowledge of modern programming languages required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex IT projects and initiatives
  • Mentor and develop project team competencies
  • Coordinate service delivery in line with negotiated commitments
  • Manage the application portfolio and communicate needs to IT teams
  • Collaborate with business partners to define project requests
  • Oversee hiring, training, and evaluation of staff
  • Maintain knowledge of industry practices and trends

Benefits

  • Gain knowledge and experience from diverse, caring colleagues
  • Enjoy a respectful and welcoming work environment
  • Access vast career potential at RGA
Full Job Description

You desire impactful work.

You’reRGA ready

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 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.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at RGA Reinsurance Company—the leading entity in the reinsurance industry globally.

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Join RGA Reinsurance Company's top-tier team to assist some of the most prominent companies worldwide in navigating their challenges and seizing growth opportunities through innovative reinsurance solutions. Transform the reinsurance landscape with the brightest minds at RGA Reinsurance Company, where leadership, innovation, and a commitment to diversity training shape the future of the industry. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the crossroads of deep industry expertise and groundbreaking innovation. Engage with a global team of business and reinsurance advisors to help clients master their strategic objectives. Collaborate with the most skilled group of reinsurance professionals in the world, dedicated to excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

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