Software Engineering Director – Product Development

Job Description:

Position Overview

Penn Mutual is in search of an experienced Director of Software Engineering to play a leadership role in our Information Management and Technology organization. This role involves leading teams dedicated to implementing and supporting Penn Mutual’s robust product offerings. The ideal candidate will possess a background in software engineering along with an understanding of the Life and Annuity Insurance domain. Exceptional communication skills are imperative for success, along with a keen focus on delivering impactful business value through technology. This role requires developing trusted relationships with stakeholders, mentoring staff, and collaborating with agile product owners to ensure the successful delivery of Penn Mutual product in alignment with corporate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers and product analysts. This includes recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring and performance management.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the engineering organization, setting clear objectives, goals, and priorities aligned with company objectives.
• Drive the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources effectively.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, promoting open communication, feedback, and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment of technical initiatives with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, identifying opportunities for process optimization, tooling enhancements, and technology adoption.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring timely delivery of solutions within scope and budget constraints.
• Represent the engineering organization in strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes, and communicate key insights and recommendations to executive leadership.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide leadership for agile teams of software engineers, analysts and quality assurance staff, removing impediments and enabling the delivery of business value.
• Collaborate with other technology teams and business areas to facilitate the smooth execution of Penn Mutual’s corporate goals.
• Clearly articulate intentions and empower individual contributors, allowing them the flexibility to adapt in real-time when encountering obstacles.
• Guide and develop proficiency in skills to create high-performing individuals and teams.
• Work closely with Agile Product Owners to escalate resourcing concerns, shifting priorities and incident response.
• Build positive relationships with business stakeholders and executives, fostering open communication and understanding, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate effective, purpose-driven meetings with clear agendas and takeaways, ensuring a productive and focused environment for all participants.
• Be a passionate leader committed to the development and mentorship of your teams.
• Share ideas and work to bring people together to help solve sophisticated problems.
• Create a positive and collaborative environment by championing open communication and soliciting continuous feedback.
• Stay current with new technology trends and continue to develop your leadership brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success leading engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and decisions to teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance products and operations.
• Proven track record of driving technical innovation, fostering a culture of excellence, and achieving business objectives.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, project management tools, and modern software development practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience designing and working with the CyberLife policy administration system
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Background in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages and technologies.
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system integrations.
• Certifications or professional credentials in relevant technologies or domains.
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.

Base Salary Range - $150,000- $180,000

For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.

Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.