VP, Software Engineering; Data Domain - Hybrid; Jersey or Raleigh

Job Summary

The Vice President for Data Domain leads the enterprise data strategy and execution across multiple critical functions including data engineering, data governance, business intelligence/reporting, actuarial data support, and domain-specific teams such as Ceded Reinsurance. This role is responsible for ensuring end-to-end ownership of data platforms, scalable architecture, efficient operations, and business‑aligned delivery across multiple agile teams and vendor partners. The VP will oversee cross‑functional collaboration, drive business value, ensure compliance, and lead modernization efforts across the data landscape, including Snowflake Data Lake, Azure, and reporting ecosystems (Power BI, SSRS, etc.).

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Set the vision and strategy for data domain initiatives across Ceded Reinsurance, BI/Reporting, and Actuarial support.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to align data initiatives with enterprise objectives.
• Oversee cross‑functional agile teams to ensure delivery, quality, and business value from data products and platforms.

Data Platform Oversight

• Drive the roadmap, architecture, and lifecycle management of enterprise data platforms including cloud data lakes (Snowflake), data warehouses, and Azure‑based pipelines.
• Ensure robust development, operationalization, and support of ETL/ELT frameworks using tools such as IICS, DBT, Databricks, Stream Sets, and ADF.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Lead the strategy and development for Power BI, SSRS, and dashboarding initiatives.
• Work with business teams to develop actionable insights, self‑service reporting capabilities, and financial/statutory reporting support.

Actuarial & Ceded Reinsurance Data Support

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to teams supporting actuarial modeling, reserving data flows, and ceded reinsurance data provisioning.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and audit‑ready data for actuarial processes and reinsurance reporting.

Program Management & Delivery

• Oversee multiple delivery teams across U.S. and offshore locations, ensuring sprint‑level velocity and increment‑level roadmap execution.
• Ensure delivery aligns with SOX, SOC‑2, and NYDFS data compliance requirements.
• Lead vendor engagement, contract negotiations, budget planning, and external relationship management.

Innovation, Modernization & Quality

• Champion modern Dev Ops, CI/CD, GIT, and orchestration practices in data engineering and reporting pipelines.
• Drive innovation around AI/ML, data observability, and self‑service models to enhance business outcomes.
• Ensure thorough documentation, test coverage, and audit trails across all data processes and platforms.

• 15+ years of experience across data platforms, data engineering, and business intelligence.
• 7+ years in leadership roles managing multi‑disciplinary teams across data engineering, reporting, actuarial data, or reinsurance.
• Strong experience in Insurance (P&C), Finance, Actuarial, or Risk domains is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and Snowflake, and familiarity with Power BI, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audit standards (SOX, SOC‑2, NYDFS).
• Proven track record in managing large data transformation projects and cross‑functional delivery teams.
• Ability to mentor senior managers, architects, and SMEs; strong influence and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.

Base salary range: $180,000 - $280,000 per year, with incentive eligibility. Total individual compensation (base salary, short‑ and long‑term incentives) will consider geographic location, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, talent availability, and business needs. Pay range may be modified in the future.

• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching;
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year;
• Up to 12 paid company holidays per year and 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off;
• Basic life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance;
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks;
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement;
• Backup child and elder care support.