Director of Cloud Data Platform and Architecture (Hybrid)

*At Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Architecture Dir*

Position Overview

The Director of Cloud Data Platforms and Architecture will lead architecture and platform modernization as one area. This person will be outcome focused, with the mindset and skillset of delivery, execution and team building along with influencing, education and relationship building . This leader will partner closely with Enterprise Architecture.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Manages AWS cloud enabled data management and analytics/AI related tools and platforms, including championing tools selection; development and maintenance of selection framework; engagement with users and vendors for POC; and engagement with procurement for vendor contracts

Manages platforms and tools related onboarding and drive adoption, including interface with cloud platform teams for tools onboarding and adoption support

Analyze current data platform environments to detect critical deficiencies and provide recommendations to modernize platforms and tools that aligns with technology and industry trends

Lead, design and document an enterprise-wide technical data platform architecture based on business requirements and data and analytics strategies.

Advocate enterprise data and analytics architecture principles and the value proposition of architecture to technology and business partners.

Partner with security teams to deliver usable, secure and robust platforms and tools for the organization

Establish best practices and formal methods for defining, designing and operationalizing platforms and tools (security, performance, manageability, flexibility, usability, resiliency, availability)

Manages tools operations teams and activities, including engagement with tools teams for operations support and maintenance and engagement with tools teams for product upgrades and releases planning and rollout.

Recruits, motivates, and develops diverse team of cloud data platform and tools related professionals, leaders, and managers to sustain a high-performing, strategically focused workforce within the AWS Cloud Data Platforms and Tools COE.

Operate as the COE leader and oversee day-to-day team operations in line with set policies and procedures while simultaneously providing feedback to leadership on COE roadmaps, goals, and performance.

Set the 2-3 year vision for data platform and tools, develop and sustain a rolling multi-year plan with respect to modernizing cloud/on-premises solutions that leverages latest trends and technologies

Accountable for the financial and human resources of the Cloud Data Platforms and Tools COE, including, but not limited to, budgeting and staffing of the function.

Qualifications:

10+ plus years in similar leadership roles with exposure to multiple and diverse architectures, Data Management and Analytics related tools and technologies, technical configurations, technical platforms and AWS cloud environments

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience

Industry standard certifications in areas of cloud architecture, AWS certified solutions architect and strong experience with AWS technology stack and with AWS Services such as S3, EMR, Redshift, RDS

Familiarity with adjacent architecture disciplines such as Data Architecture, BI Architecture and Enterprise Architecture

Strong knowledge of tools across other data management capabilities - Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management and Master Data Management

Familiarity with AI/ML tools to drive decisions on AI/ML tools selection and onboarding

Well versed in current and emerging technologies with ability to implement solutions that create value without putting business operations at risk

Experience developing and leading high-performing, diverse teams

Strong leadership skills, including the ability to create and maintain a positive culture and drive results through others.

Effective prioritization, including the ability to balance precision / accuracy and resources / timelines within the bigger picture.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and project management skills to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met

Collaborative, service, and consulting oriented style to add value and meet needs of business partners

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to explain processes and results to both finance and non-finance personnel

Strong work ethic and commitment to bringing projects and issues to closure

Demonstrated innovation, automation, and change leadership

Demonstrated leadership of business analysts / data management professions

**This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

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 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option.

Physical job requirements:

Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week

Ability to utilize telephone for up to 8 hours per day

Ability to perform grasping tasks throughout the entire work day (examples: handwriting, grasping of equipment/machines, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, handling stacks of paper)

Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We're committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There's a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:

Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you!

Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian!

Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan - great resources to secure your financial future.

Continuous opportunities for new challenges.

Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans.

Paid maternity/paternity leaves.

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