Digital Lead - Investments and Distribution

Company: MassMutual
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Digital Lead - Investments and Distribution Do you want to be part of a team that encourages your growth, supports your ambitions and makes it a priority for you to reach your goals? Is helping people part of who you are? At MassMutual, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan for the future. We do this by building trust with our customers by being knowledgeable problem solvers and prioritize their needs above all else. We Live Mutual. Description ------ At MassMutual, we are passionate about helping millions of people find financial freedom and this passion has driven our approach to developing highly interactive digital experiences for our customers. The Digital Experience team, part of MassMutual's Enterprise Technology & Experience organization. Digital Experience designs, builds, and supports MassMutual's digital assets for customers, advisors, and employees. The organization comprises collaborative, cross-functional, product-centric teams who like to have fun, challenge each other, and are energized to create innovative solutions that exceed the changing needs of our customers, advisors, and employees. To help us achieve our mission, we are hiring a Digital Lead for Technology to join our team. The Digital Lead for Technology will collaborate with a Digital Lead for Product to lead a group of teams supporting investment and institutional customers. WHAT GREAT LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE Our ideal Digital Lead for technology is team-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, and is highly skilled in architecture and application development. You have led teams of engineers in the past and are intimately familiar with and have a passion for customer-facing digital applications. You know how to develop and receive buy-in for a long-term technical vision, while staying abreast and incorporating new developments in technology. You not only deliver value for customers, but you are also a leader from whom developers can learn and grow professionally. OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

• Co-lead a group of Agile teams that are focused on developing digital applications, with a focus on providing technical expertise throughout all phases of digital product development.
• Own all aspects of technical strategy, development, implementation, and support.
• Serve as the chief solution architect for the group of Agile teams.
• Co-lead teams to deliver value to customers through the ongoing development and enhancement of digital applications.
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery of complex software development in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders.
• Coach of all members of product-centric Agile teams with a focus on engineers.
• Drive toward the effective utilization of the latest technologies, partnering with other Digital Leads and stakeholders, as well as experts in other areas including Data Science and Data Engineering.
• Learn and master new and emerging technologies and take initiative to offer technical direction and creative solutions. ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Leading and managing highly-skilled, cross-functional Agile teams with the following roles product owner, scrum expert, business analyst, software engineers, test lead, and team lead.
  • Developing and implementing the technical roadmap for MassMutual's digital products.
  • Collaborating with other Digital Leads and contributing to the achievement of team goals.
  • Communicating with executives and/or key customers and stakeholders.
  • Championing innovative opportunities to enhance customer value by introducing, developing or offering breakthrough products, services or technology.
  • Using considerable judgment and analysis to arrive at technical recommendations or conclusions.
  • Resolving complex technical issues which may have significant impact extending beyond department/organization.
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence and innovation.
  • Coaching and developing engineering talent throughout the organization through guild leadership and other forums. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree preferred. An advanced degree is desirable.
    • Must have a minimum of 8 years of technical experience in software development, with at least 4 years of experience in a software engineering leadership role managing a team and/or leading others in a matrixed organization.
    • A proven track record of success delivering digital products, managing Agile teams, and communicating with executive-level stakeholders.
    • Prior experience with systems supporting investment, annuity, or life products preferred.
    • Experience building a pipeline of diverse engineering talent.
    • Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
    • Experience managing and mentoring technical talent, especially engineers.
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    • Comfortable working in ambiguity, capable of establishing and growing teams, functions, and systems from the ground up.
    • An action-oriented, driven, entrepreneurial mindset.
    • Ability to foster an inclusive culture.
    • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. #LI-DNI Why Join Us. We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard. Recognized as a 2019 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual. MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.-- Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R8505 About Us At MassMutual, we're fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment where our employees are valued for who they are and can build successful careers. For us, diversity and inclusion is more than a goal, it's the only way forward. --- 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2018)
      --- National Association for Female Executives Top Company for Executive Women (2018)
      --- Disability Equality Index-- (DEI) Best Place to Work for Disability inclusion (2018)
      --- Working Mother Media 100 Best Company (2017)
      --- Military Friendly Employer (2018)

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