Sr Manager Data Engineering (Remote)

Job Family

IT Operations

Who We Are

Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients' accounts. We're in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager of Data Engineering is focused on the development of modern architectures to enable data-driven digital business across the enterprise. Helps define data strategies, grow capabilities, and develop the enterprise data platform team. Provides team members with career development opportunities, mentoring, and guidance in architectural and design decisions.Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the enterprise data platform team in order to deliver quality solutions and deliver a robust data processing infrastructure for the enterprise.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to provide direction and translate strategic priorities/goal into defined tactical action plans and milestones. Work with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals.
• Identify opportunities related to data assets and champion the development of a real-time, self-service, analytically driven business model utilizing business intelligence solutions, data visualization, big data, data marts, and data warehouse systems to improve business processes, solve business problems, and enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Ensure high quality service is achieved through oversight, monitoring key performance indicators and internal controls, and keeping abreast of market events and industry changes.
• Experiment with new technologies and participate in internal/external technology communities to keep up with technical trends.
• Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances.
• Embrace and demonstrate a culture of change and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentation. Have a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption.
• Partner across technical platform ownership to define and drive the on premise and cloud information management strategy.
• Oversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost and scope for data engineering initiatives.
• Develop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plans. Mentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or relevant technical field
• Eight years of collective experience in the application of data engineering, data analytics, data warehousing, business intelligence, database administration and data integration concepts and methodologies
• Six years of experience in delivery of large scale data projects across a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions
• Four years of experience managing diverse cross-functional team
• Strong background with execution of Data Integration and Data Warehouse Initiatives within a large-scale data delivery environment
• Familiarity with data science techniques and frameworks
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical skills to synthesize ambiguous and complex information and formulate substantive actionable outcomes
• Proficiency in driving change, questioning assumptions, and pushing for innovative solutions
• Ability to work in a complex, highly matrixed environment, and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field (e.g. computer science, math, engineering)
• Understanding of big data and real time streaming analytics processing architecture and ecosystems
• Experience with data warehousing architecture and implementation
• Experience with data integrations tools and patterns
• Relevant technology or platform certification (AWS, Microsoft, etc.)

Compensation

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $133,000 - $219,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 20% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Working Conditions

• Office environment, work from home
• Moderate travel

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

Inclusion & Diversity

Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign's Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount's "100 Best Companies" list.

In addition, as part of Transamerica's commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.

Giving Back

Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.

https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon's roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

Websites

Transamerica | Protecting Your Wealth and Health since 1906

Aegon Group Corporate Website | Aegon

Management Team

Transamerica Leadership - Standing For Financial Innovation Since 1906 | Transamerica