Position Overview

Leads the Network Services team and manages the strategy, design, and support of global network systems and services for both public and private network infrastructure (LAN/WAN). Leads the global team of network engineers to direct operations, support, and enhancements to the production network to ensure the availability of the systems required to support the business objectives of RGA. Develops and maintains relationships with RGA IT and business team leaders to foster and enhance communication between groups.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervisory duties including, but not limited to; hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining of direct reports. Mentors associates within the department.
• Manages operations and engineering of network infrastructure supporting our multi-cloud, on-prem and cloud based platforms for RGA globally.
• Manages deployment of network technology systems and services globally.
• Leads and manages large, complex projects for Network Services: plans the scope, develops schedules, monitors costs/budgets and allocates resources.
• Maintains and fosters internal client relationships. Takes ownership of the relationship and ensures that clients' objectives are met and gains understanding when the objectives are not feasible.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices
• Partners with global business units and IT leaders to coordinate network activities.
• Accountable for appropriate monitoring of network connectivity and capacity to ensure high quality data transmission for business services.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors and other third-party providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION:
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred
Master's degree and/or LOMA certification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years IT leadership experience, preferably in managing and supporting network infrastructure and teams.
• Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop staff. Ability to manage staff members who are difficult or resistant to leadership.
• Highly advanced project management skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan.
• Experience operating and supporting Cisco network platforms
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by the customer.
• Expert ability to translate business needs and problems into systems' design and technical solutions.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of broad business and finance related practices
• Advanced ability to work well within and manage a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
• Ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Insurance or Financial industry experience highly preferred

Company Overview

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.

The general pay range for this position is $101,685-$151,435 per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

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