MGIC Investment

Senior Director, Platform Engineering

MGIC Investment$171K — $292K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years leading IT engineering and infrastructure operations teams
  • Expertise in cloud and platform modernization strategies
  • Proven track record in operational governance and scalability planning
  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Effective change leadership and organizational influence
  • Ability to foster cross-functional partnerships for business outcomes
  • High accountability for delivering results

Responsibilities

  • Set vision and strategy for enterprise platform engineering
  • Introduce innovative technologies to boost productivity
  • Leverage AI for infrastructure stability and security
  • Oversee platform reliability and operational performance
  • Drive service excellence with clear accountability
  • Enhance operational efficiency through automation and standardization
  • Collaborate with CIO and CISO on technology strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • 401k with company match and profit sharing
  • Health savings account and wellness programs
  • On-site fitness center and classes at corporate office
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Casual business dress code
Full Job Description
PURPOSE

Lead the vision, strategy and execution of enterprise platform engineering capabilities to deliver secure and scalable technology services. Accountable for platform reliability, operational performance, service excellence, and modernization initiatives that enhance business outcomes, improve user experience, and support the organization's long-term technology strategy.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Set the vision, strategy and execution of enterprise platform engineering and solutions design to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready technology capabilities
• Introduce innovative technologies and processes that enhances our overall competitive capabilities and coworker productivity
• Drive the use of AI to continually improve infrastructure stability, scalability, and security
• Oversee platform reliability, operational performance, and service continuity
• Drive service delivery excellence with clear service levels, accountability for results, and enhanced user experience
• Advance operational efficiency, automation, standardization, and overall platform maturity to improve effectiveness and optimize support models
• Work with CIO as part of the IT senior leadership team on the service portfolio and governance required to prioritize resources, including budget and headcount
• Collaborate with CISO to ensure platform engineering embrace and apply security strategy
• Work with HR and the IT senior leadership team to develop and execute workforce plans to meet current and future needs
• Manage partnerships across vendors, support providers, and internal stakeholders, including collaboration on platform security and enterprise technology priorities

Leadership and Management
• Team Leadership: Coach, mentor and inspire a high-performing team
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure seamless collaboration between Information Services and other departments
• Budget Management: Manage budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and return on investment
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly report progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and board of directors

EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience leading IT engineering and infrastructure operations teams
• Expertise in cloud, platform and infrastructure modernization strategy and operational execution
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strength in operational governance and scalability planning
• Strong leadership capabilities, including change leadership and organizational influence
• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships that drive business outcomes
• Strong accountability and ownership of delivering results

Pay Range:

$171,860.00 - $292,170.00

This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth

Enjoy these benefits from day one:
• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at www.mgic.com/careers.

Note to all recruitment agencies:
MGIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to MGIC, directly or indirectly, will be considered MGIC property. MGIC is not responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. A recruiting agency must have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement to assist with a requisition.

About MGIC Investment

MGIC Investment Corporation is a publicly traded company that provides private mortgage insurance in the United States. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MGIC Investment Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation and MGIC Indemnity Corporation. The company's primary business is providing mortgage insurance to homebuyers who make down payments of less than 20% of the home's value. MGIC Investment Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTG.
Learn more about MGIC Investment
Size
711 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$446 million
Founded
1957
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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