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Principal Financial Group · 8 hours ago

Assistant Director, Engineering

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leverage technology to uncover and capitalize on revenue growth opportunities, driving impactful outcomes and contributing to strategic business goals in a dynamic, high-profile setting

Communicate technical concepts to business partners as well as business objectives to technical teams

Participate in larger strategic enterprise programs, including establishing a point of view for product(s)

Evaluate new technology developments; Consult and communicate with business partners to understand business strategy and make recommendations on future technical trends/directions that encompass multiple systems and teams to meet business strategic direction

Manage and develop staff in an effective manner to promote individual development, improve retention, and ensure success in a team environment

Develop high performing teams and leaders and be committed with their role in coaching others. Listen attentively, speak candidly and treat others respectfully

Qualification

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Solutions architectureAWSModernization effortsDelegationInfluencing stakeholdersInnovativeness

Required

Bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience

8 or more years of related technical experience in an enterprise environment

Excellent leadership, problem solving, analytical, time management, delegation and decision making skills

Experience supporting engineers with business problems, solutioning architectural issues and planning by engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Adaptable, flexible, innovative, influential, collaborative and have the ability to learn from experiences and setbacks

Preferred

Experience in a technology leadership role, leading direct reports

AWS

Solutions architecture

Leading modernization efforts

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible

Company

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.

Founded in 1879

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10,001+ employees