Role Value Proposition: As a manager, you will be part of the leadership team responsible for the end-to-end, long-term lifecycle and technical direction for the applications. You will oversee a team of Technical Functional Analysts and ensure that their work aligns with the overall product strategy. This role involves creating plans, schedules, estimates, allocating resources, and sharing status updates in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. You will manage a team of technical functional analysts who support finance/accounting applications, ensuring that their work meets the needs of the business and stakeholders. As a people leader, you will champion a positive culture of inclusion and have the opportunity to impact every part of the system and enable the team to deliver exceptional technology and customer solutions. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of Technical Functional Analysts.
Oversee people/resource management, including hiring, development, engagement, and utilization of talent.
Remove barriers for the team to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
Contribute to the development and management of product roadmaps, ensuring value delivery in both the short and long term.
Manage the technical implementation of solutions, minimizing technical debt while increasing value delivery to the MetLife enterprise.
Establish SAFe metrics, maintenance metrics, and KPIs to optimize product delivery.
Identify risks and assist in driving audits to conclusion.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Five plus years in software development environments.
Two plus years in leading/managing a team of technologists.
Knowledge and ability to apply secure coding standards to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Experience in managing effective teams through development opportunities, recognition, and feedback.
Cross-functional leadership skills to organize, motivate, and lead those outside of the team.
Preferred:
Experience with Peoplesoft applications.
Experience with the Insurance industry, especially Group Benefits.
Experience with accounting/finance.
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/VeteransIf you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.