Director, Engineering - USRM Innovation Enablement Tech

Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
US Retail Markets (USRM) Technology - Innovation Enablement Tech is searching for a passionate engineering leader to work as Director, Engineering. This is a highly visible role that will contribute to the success of the USRM Innovation Enablement Organization. As an engineering director, you will be responsible for defining and delivering technology for Telematics (IOT) and Third Party Data Platforms in alignment with USRM Tech and Business priorities. In this position, you will lead teams of IT professionals to build and support a portfolio of systems and services used by policyholders, agents and multiple internal data consumers across our US personal and small commercial operations and domains. This individual will help strategize and execute in partnership with other cross-functional leaders across USRM.
About the role:

• Oversees the development, implementation and execution of multiple software capabilities; ensuring scope and schedule are established and appropriately tracked; oversees operating plan and resource allocation for the department, including prioritization and staff deployment; acts based on changed priorities.
• Develops, communicates and implements business and/or IT vision, critical success factors and operating plans.
• Anticipates and manages technology evolution and relates it to business solutions. Sets direction based on alignment to business and overall technology standards.
• Works closely with architects and other engineering teams to design, develop and execute necessary new software product builds and modernizations
• Responsible to hire, coach and manage engineering managers and sometimes individual contributors
• Holds teams to the highest standards of software delivery and execution.
• Defines individual performance objectives and development plans and ensures alignment with department objectives.
• Initiates and fosters business partnerships with current and potential clients, vendors, IT executives, and senior business executives; develops relationships that promote trust and increase efficiency and effectiveness; balances individual client needs with business priorities assuring alignment with the business strategies and objectives.
• Establishes financial plan for department and manages to plan; Determines and manages budget, staffing strategy, and plan consistent with the needs of the department.
• Formulates and executes process and organizational improvement direction and programs which enhance overall effectiveness; pro-actively seeks ways to improve human resource and other management processes. Understands business process, issues/problems and applies appropriate IT standards and solutions.
• Develops and maintains a network of industry contacts; performs or directs research on industry trends, competitors, business and IT products; analyzes trends and makes strategic and tactical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in technical or business discipline or related experience; Master's Degree preferred.
• Generally, more than 10 years related experience with 5 years in leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of IT concepts, strategies and methodologies and their application to business opportunities. In-depth knowledge of business operations, objectives and strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of project planning methodologies and tools and IT standards and guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of management concepts, practices and techniques. Ability to promote a team environment consisting of several teams.
• Highly developed negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.

About Us
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
USD $152900.00 - $267600.00