Manager, Engineering, Product Acquisition

At Thrivent, we are focused on a digital transformation that will deliver modern, innovative experiences for our clients, financial advisors, and employees. We are investing in data and technology, using DevOps practices, and building an engineering culture of empowered technical experts. Our technologists are involved in work that includes java, react, cloud native development, enterprise integration, automation, cloud data platforms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning as well as maximizing platforms such as Salesforce and AWS. The Engineering Manager for Product Acquisition will help define and drive Thrivent’s Wealth Management and Insurance Product technology strategy and execution. We are looking for a manager with hands-on technical experience to drive the strategy along with helping coach and mentor a team of engineers. You will lead a team of engineers and will collaborate with other engineering teams within the organization regarding strategy, adoption of our product operating mode, operational excellence, DevOps/engineering maturity, and implementation of the platform. If you are excited and passionate about leading a team to set and drive the Thrivent Digital Advisor Experience forward, apply today!           DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    Designing Solutions Review technical solution design ensuring it aligns with our architecture. Provide guidance and direction to the team. Take part in system design and architecture conversations with the team to land approaches to deliver solutions. Developing Software Has Developed software.   Can read code and stays up to date on best practices. Ensure code reviews are completed - Problem solving and analytical skills Learning and applying new techniques Promotes and empowers sharing ideas, best practices, etc ensuring the team has space for these activities. Anticipates and analyzes trends in technology and assesses the impact of emerging technologies on the business Collaborating within and across teams Supports the team agile practices and learning events / trainings Helps break down barriers for the team Builds strong working relationships with peers across teamsUnderstands the desired and actual outcomes as well as the technology delivered by the team Strong organizational and program management experience. Partner with Product Manager on Initiatives/ Epics/ Features and provides clarity on desired outcomes as well as technical expertise. Collaborates with Product manager for strategies, operating plans, targets and measures for product groups  Creates a positive team environment where individuals have psychological safety and work collaboratively while understanding, respecting, challenging and appreciating each other’s ideas Collaborating across the organization Align your team with the priorities of the company and the technology organization for a given product area. Setting product/platform technology strategy Participates in setting the product and platform technology vision, strategies, initiatives, roadmaps , objectives and alignments Represents the business value of technology upgrades, etc. and influences prioritization in the product roadmap Empowers the team to select the right tool and platforms for the given product area. Defining Engineering standards/patterns Collaborating with Engineers to ensure adoption of Engineering best practices and promote DevOps practices and automation. Contributes to the creation of enterprise frameworks and patterns DevOps Define and supports the development Lifecyle processes Supports the team and removes barriers to resolving production incidents/problems Ensure DevOps principles via observability, monitoring and alerting Understands the health of technology products and promotes prioritization of work to maintain and continuously improve Serve as an escalation point in product level support for ongoing maintenance and production issues  Selecting & Managing Technology Vendors Be an advocate to the team to define criteria’s for selecting the right platform/technology Guides the team to build consensus on an approach and driving a build vs buy decision with the team. In a buy decision, works with the team to decide on criteria and vendor selection. Execute or manage the overall technology solutions, platforms for the product groups and associated vendor relationships. Coaching Engineers Holding regular 1:1s with team members and team meeting, Provides constructive feedback, guidance and coaching to help engineers grow their skills and experience. Provides career planning advice to engineers and creates development plans to help them achieve their career goals which leverages their skills and capabilities and provides them with learning opportunities. Recruiting/building talent Leads the process of selecting and engaging the right consulting partners Planning in advance for future people needs for the product groups, collaborate with the other teams on the recruitment process Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization. Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.  ​ Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.  Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.   Manage a team of direct employees and consultants.  ​ QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:     Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivale