Software Engineering Director directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Being a Software Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Truist Insurance Holdings is seeking a Software Engineering Senior Director that will Lead Wholesale Insurance Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for Leading the Delivery of Accounting, Finance, and Data workstream.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Oversee the planning, design, engineering, testing and deployment of accounting projects in conjunction with business and IT partner teams.
2. Strategically guide teams to seamlessly transition from traditional accounting to new cutting-edge Azure cloud operations, driving optimized scalability and enhanced efficiency to elevate performance and technical advancement.
3. Support the integration of acquisitions by leveraging a repeatable scalable model.
4. Partner very closely with the internal departments, third party vendors, Enterprise Architecture, and Information Security teams to deliver a high performing solution.
5. Manage contracts, licenses, and COTs application performance to SLAs, SLOs and SLIs.
6. Apply an in-depth understanding of insurance accounting systems and GL administration, Invoicing, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables and a basic understanding of other IT disciplines in guiding and coaching team members.
7. Impact results by supporting the funding of projects, products, services, and/or technologies.
8. Ability to make decisions in their area of responsibility that help maintainability, reuse, security, and performance.
9. Ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions for multiple functional and technical areas within a product.
10. Maintain appropriate Risk Profile through owning the first line of Risk defense, proactively identifying risks, and implementing necessary mitigations where warranted.
11. Has full management responsibilities for teammates: hiring, disciplinary, coaching, terminating, performance reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor degree and equivalent education and experience, which could include any combination of eight years of experience in IT software engineering, five years’ relevant business experience (i.e. making technical-related decisions on the business side), five years’ experience in project management, and at least two years of management experience
2. Broad and in-depth knowledge of technology trends, competitive environment, regulatory requirements and trends, and IT strategies employed to continually meet the demands of clients and regulators
3. Ability to translate enterprise level strategic planning information into software and data management needs, create business plans, and turn them into effective business solutions
4. Executive level communications skills, including, strong negotiation/facilitation/presentation skills and experience negotiating with vendors for relevant products and services
5. Ability to solve unique and highly complex technical, operational, and organizational problems
6. Ability to lead and manage the performance of multiple teams against a set of financial and operational objectives
7. Experience managing projects with enterprise-wide implications from conception through implementation
STRONGLY Preferred Qualifications::
1. Must have Wholesale P&C Insurance experience to be able to discuss functions and needs with stakeholders.
2. Executive level communications skills, including, strong negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills and experience negotiating with vendors for relevant products and services.
3. Understanding of multiple approaches to Software Engineering
4. Experience standing up a new accounting and finance system at the Enterprise level
5. Full understanding of Agile methodology
6. Experience leading teams in an Agile organization, particularly those practicing DevSecOps, and/or are in transition from traditional waterfall approach to Agile approach.
5. Insurance or financial services experience.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.