Associate Productivity and Marketing Solutions Manager (Hybrid)

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Mgr*

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly capable Technology Engineering Manager to lead the Associate Productivity and Marketing Solutions (APMS) team and shape the future of the enterprise technology portfolio that enables associates to work collaborate communicate and connect with customers more this people leader role you will develop a high-performing team set platform and product direction strengthen operational health and governance and build strategic partnerships across business and technology. You will lead capabilities spanning Microsoft 365 productivity and collaboration SharePoint governance associate-facing AI and marketing technology including Salesforce Marketing Cloud. If advancing associate experience AI-enabled ways of working and enterprise marketing capabilities sounds engaging this could be the right role for you!

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as the technology platform owner for the APMS portfolio driving strategy multi-year roadmaps investment priorities governance lifecycle planning and measurable business value.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of trust accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

• Lead the strategy governance adoption and optimization of Microsoft 365 SharePoint and associate-facing AI capabilities including Outlook Teams OneDrive OneNote SharePoint Copilot ChatGPT AI agents and emerging workplace technologies.

• Partner with Enterprise Marketing to deliver technology capabilities that support marketing strategies campaigns communications and workflows including Salesforce Marketing Cloud and related solutions.

• Build strong partnerships across business and technology teams including Enterprise Marketing AI CoE AI Innovation Corner REO Engineering and Operations Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity Procurement Vendor Management and other key stakeholders.

• Provide financial vendor and workforce leadership overseeing technology investments forecasts licensing vendor relationships workforce capacity and capability planning.

• Advance product management and agile practices while managing technology security operational vendor and delivery risks to ensure successful execution and delivery outcomes.

• Research emerging technologies and industry trends that improve associate productivity and marketing effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others through coaching mentoring peer leadership onboarding support work direction or enabling team success. Formal people-management experience is helpful but not required.

• Experience leading technology products platforms services or solution portfolios with accountability for strategy delivery operational health governance and continuous improvement.

• Ability to translate enterprise and business strategies into technology priorities multi-year roadmaps investment recommendations and measurable outcomes.

• Strong communication collaboration and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence and align business stakeholders and technology partners through change.

• Experience providing team product delivery or operational leadership in an agile iterative or structured work-management environment.

• Strong analytical creative problem-solving planning and decision-making skills with a results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft 365 productivity and collaboration technologies including Teams SharePoint Outlook OneDrive and related cloud-based capabilities.

• Knowledge of enterprise AI and associate productivity technologies including Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT AI agents and emerging AI-enabled workplace capabilities.

• Experience with marketing technology platforms particularly Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar enterprise marketing solutions.

• Experience managing technology vendors software licensing contracts or third-party technology services.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If youre in a commutable distance (90 minutes) youll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills:

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team we want you to connect with your work your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth well-being and work-life balance including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax recharge and spend time doing whats important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securians flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave caregiver leave for family members bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securians 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment associates and their eligible family members including spouses domestic partners and children are eligible for medical dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events volunteer paid time off a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities including:

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securians benefits please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these all cases the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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