Engineering Manager - Data Platform & AI Engineering; Hybrid

Position: Engineering Manager - Data Platform & AI Engineering (Hybrid)
Location: Northern

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* Position Summary:

** Join Securian's Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform Technology & Engineering (PTE) organization and lead the teams responsible for delivering the enterprise data and AI platforms that power analytics, machine learning, and business innovation. As Manager, Data Platform & AI Engineering, you will provide day-to-day leadership for engineers, drive delivery execution, ensure platform reliability, and build a culture of engineering excellence.

This role combines people leadership, operational accountability, vendor management, and technical oversight to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.  
** Why Join Us?
** You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data and AI capabilities, lead a talented engineering team, influence technology strategy, and help deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value across the organization.
** Responsibilities include but not limited to:
*** Lead and develop a team of Data Platform and AI Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Drive successful delivery of platform, data, and AI initiatives while managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
* Oversee day-to-day platform operations, production support, incident response, and service reliability.
* Manage engineering capacity planning, staffing strategies, and workforce development.
* Serve as the primary relationship manager for engineering vendors, including phData, ensuring quality delivery and knowledge transfer.
* Lead platform upgrades, modernization efforts, lifecycle management, and production readiness activities.
* Establish and enforce engineering standards, development practices, operational procedures, and quality expectations.
* Partner with Architecture, Product, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
* Drive technical debt reduction strategies and platform health improvements to support long-term sustainability.
* Provide technical leadership and remove impediments to effective technology delivery aligned with business priorities and technology standards.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* 7+ years of experience in software, data, platform, cloud, or AI engineering.
* 3+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.
* Experience leading delivery and operational support for enterprise technology platforms.
* Strong understanding of cloud platforms, Dev Ops, automation, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
* Experience managing vendors, consulting partners, and outsourced engineering teams.
* Proven ability to balance delivery commitments, operational excellence, and talent development.
* Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience leading Data Platform Engineering, AI Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Cloud Engineering teams.
* Experience with Informatica, Reltio, Cloud Database platforms like Snowflake, AI/ML platforms, or modern data ecosystems.
* Financial services or regulated industry experience.
* Experience with platform modernization, engineering governance, and production operations.
* Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and product-based delivery models.
* Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams.#LI-Hybrid
* * This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.
* * Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
** Preferred

Skills:

**** The estimated base pay range for this job is:**$ - $
** Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.*
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