Genworth Financial, Inc

Senior Manager, Platform Engineering - Cloud Foundations

Genworth Financial, Inc$120K — $187K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 8-12+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related technology roles
  • 3-5+ years leading technical teams
  • Strong experience with AWS and Azure, covering core Infrastructure services
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code technologies like Terraform

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of cloud engineers
  • Establish strategic direction and priorities for Cloud Foundations services
  • Oversee implementation and operations of cloud foundational services
  • Collaborate with architects to translate cloud strategies into operational capabilities
  • Measure platform effectiveness using KPIs and service level objectives
  • Drive automation-first practices using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
  • Champion developer self-service capabilities to streamline cloud adoption

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off including holidays and paid family leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Training & Certification Support
  • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE Senior Manager, Platform Engineering - Cloud Foundations POSITION LOCATION Richmond, VA or Lynchburg, VA - A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST. YOUR ROLE As Senior Manager of Cloud Foundations within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), you will lead the teams responsible for delivering and operating the foundational cloud capabilities that enable enterprise adoption of both AWS, Azure, and Private Cloud solutions. This role is accountable for strategy, engineering execution, operational excellence, and continuous evolution of core cloud platform services including networking, identity and access management, infrastructure automation, landing zones, governance guardrails, and cloud-native shared services. You will serve as a key leader within the Cloud Platform organization, partnering closely with Platform Architecture, Platform Engineering, Cloud Security, Service Operations, and Application Engineering teams to ensure that our cloud ecosystems are treated with a platform-as-a-product approach where capabilities are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with enterprise standards and business value This is an execution through vision and leadership role. You will be building and developing high-performing engineering teams, driving cloud platform maturity, establishing operation excellence practices, and enabling self-service cloud adoption through standardized platforms and automation. What you will be doing  Lead, coach, and develop a team of cloud engineers responsible for foundational AWS and Azure platform capabilities  Establish strategic direction, priorities, and roadmaps for Cloud Foundations services in partnership with architects and platform leadership  Oversee the implementation and operation of enterprise cloud foundations including networking, identity, policy, security controls, governance guardrails, observability, and shared platform services  Partner with Cloud Architecture and Security teams to translate cloud strategy, standards, and reference architectures into operational platform capabilities that are measurable and aligned with business value  Ensure that cloud platform services are designed and operated with a focus on reliability, scalability, security, and supportability within the platform-as-a-product context  Lead operation governance for Cloud Foundations, including service health, incident management, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives  Establish, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators, service level objectives, and adoption metrics to measure platform effectiveness and business value  Drive automation-first practices through Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, policy-as-code, and cloud native automation capabilities  Foster a product-oriented mindset within the Cloud Foundations organization, balancing platform stability with rapid enablement of application teams  Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Risk and Service Operations teams to ensure cloud services align with enterprise controls and compliance requirements  Support financial stewardship of cloud platforms through capacity planning, cost optimization, and FinOps best practices  Champion developer self-service capabilities by reducing friction and enabling adoption through approved patterns, reusable services, and standardized onboarding experiences  Communicate platform strategy, roadmap updates, operational performance, and cloud adoption progress to leadership and business stakeholders  Build a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across the Cloud Foundations organization What you bring  A positive, customer-first attitude and a passion for developing high-performing teams  Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.  8-12+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or related technology roles  3-5+ years of experience leading technical teams and developing engineering talent  Strong experience with both AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including networking, identity, security, governance, and core infrastructure services  Experience leading platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud operations teams in a large-scale enterprise environment  Hands-on troubleshooting experience across cloud and on-prem environments  Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform  Familiarity with cloud-native governance capabilities including policies, guardrails, landing zones, and compliance frameworks  Experience establishing operation excellence practices, including incident management, service reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement  Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across architecture, engineering, security, operations, and executive leadership  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.  Strong verbal and written communication skills  Ability to lead through change, simplify complexity, and drive organization adoption of modern cloud practices ADDITIONAL INFORMATION National Range: $120,900- $187,000 Lynchburg Range: $114,900 - $178,000 Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed. Employee Benefits & Well-Being Genworth employees make a difference in peoples lives every day. Were committed to making a difference in our employees lives.  Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives  Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage  Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options  Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)  Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave  Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance  Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support  Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)  Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

About Genworth Financial, Inc

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company dedicated to helping people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. Genworth has leadership positions in offerings that assist consumers in protecting themselves, investing for the future, and planning for retirement. In addition, the company is a global leader in managing mortgage default risk. Genworth’s Global Mortgage Insurance Division works with lender partners, regulators, and policy leaders to help more people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership. In doing so, it promotes stronger and more sustainable communities around the world. By combining its global experience in mortgage guarantees with technology and service leadership, Genworth delivers innovation to the housing marketplace.

Genworth Financial, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Genworth Financial, Inc, a leader in financial security and insurance services. With a commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional excellence, Genworth offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to influence the future of finance.

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At Genworth Financial, Inc, you will be part of a culture that thrives on diversity, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you will help develop solutions that secure the financial lives of millions of people. Our company is at the forefront of combining financial expertise with innovative technology to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers.

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Explore the wide range of job opportunities at Genworth Financial, Inc—from entry-level positions to executive roles. We offer a variety of career paths in areas such as finance, risk management, customer service, and technology. Each position at Genworth is a stepping-stone to further success, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional.

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Kickstart your career with a Genworth internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and a chance to see what it’s like to work in a global financial services company. Interns at Genworth gain hands-on experience, working on projects that matter, and learning from leaders in the industry.

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Genworth Financial, Inc values the well-being of its employees. We offer competitive benefits packages that promote health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to support you at different stages of your life and career.

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Learn more about Genworth Financial, Inc
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
NASDAQ

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