Dir, Technology Engineering

About the role

The role is responsible for developing and implementing the IT engineering strategy aligned with the organization’s overall objectives. It involves collaborating with executives to identify technology opportunities, leading a team of IT engineers and technical professionals, and overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IT engineering strategy aligned with the organization’s overall objectives
• Collaborate with executives to identify technology opportunities that drive business growth and efficiency
• Establish engineering roadmaps and ensure alignment with business priorities
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of IT engineers and technical professionals
• Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing achievements
• Recruit and retain top technical talent to build a robust IT engineering team
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, system architecture, and DevOps processes
• Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and security standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure successful execution
• Identify emerging technologies and trends to improve the organization’s IT capabilities
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation within the engineering team
• Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT systems and processes
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 10 years of professional job-related work experience, 5 years management experience
• Experience in system design, cloud computing, infrastructure management, DevOps practices, or Salesforce ecosystems
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems, software development methodologies, and emergint technologies
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations
• Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, including ERP, CRM, database systems, etc.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and adherence to all aspects of Aflac’s driving policy, including ability to be insurable by the company insurance carrier

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Communication and collaboration
• IT systems and software development
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Cybersecurity and data privacy
• Enterprise IT environments
• Driving policy compliance

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Salary range $165,000 - $260,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health care flexible spending
• Dependent care flexible spending
• Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity)
• 401(k) plans
• Annual bonuses
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• 11 paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO
• State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
• Other leaves of absence, if eligible

Pay

The salary range for this job is $165,000 - $260,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation.

Schedule

This role may be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.