Engineering Jobs in Opa Locka Florida Flexible

Cardone Capital is a leading multi family real estate investment firm with a portfolio of over 15,000 apartments across the Sunbelt region, with a strong concentration in Florida. Our mission is to deliver exceptional value to our investors, partners, and residents through strategic acquisitions, disciplined asset management, and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

The Director of Capital Improvements will be responsible for overseeing all capital improvement projects across a portfolio of apartment communities. This role ensures that all capital work is properly scoped, competitively bid, and executed efficiently and cost-effectively. The Director will also be responsible for developing short- and long-term capital plans, identifying and prioritizing improvements that enhance property value, performance, and resident satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead the planning, bidding, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects across the portfolio.

● Ensure that all projects are competitively bid and contracts are awarded in line with company standards and pricing expectations.

● Develop and maintain a 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year capital improvement plan for each property in collaboration with asset management and property management teams.

● Conduct regular property inspections to assess physical condition and identify areas for

improvement.

● Work closely with contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality project completion within budget.

● Monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.

● Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to construction and property improvements.

● Evaluate return on investment (ROI) for capital initiatives and recommend improvements that align with strategic goals.

● Maintain detailed documentation and reporting on project scopes, bids, costs, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field preferred.

● Minimum of 7–10 years of experience managing capital improvement or construction projects in multifamily real estate or a related industry.

● Proven experience in project bidding, contractor negotiation, and vendor management.

● Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, and code compliance.

● Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., Procore, Yardi, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

● Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED AP, or similar) a plus.

● Experience with value-add renovations or repositioning of multifamily assets.

What We Offer:

● Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

● Health, dental, and vision benefits

● 401(k)

● Opportunities for career advancement in a high-growth environment

● A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and results

ANF is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the company for an upcoming project starting in early 2026. This role is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of construction project(s) to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration functions.

We are a growing Company serving the South Florida Market for over 40 years. We are dynamic, innovative and focused on delivering our clients successful and on-time projects looking for dedicated individuals seeking opportunities to become a vital part of a team that truly values all construction project management has to offer.

Why Join Us?

At ANF Group, we are committed to building exceptional projects and fostering a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and professionalism thrive. As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company and ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Company Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Responsibilities include:

• Develop bidding strategies and contract compliance. Review all project subcontracts and purchase orders for project completion.
• Participate in Design Development providing the necessary liaison, when required, between the preconstruction department and the owner.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Plan, organize, and staff key field office or management positions, in conjunction with Project Executive or Chief Operations Officer.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget. Coordinate the preparation of the schedule and long term planning.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect client and company interests: review and approve budgets, cost reports, owner’s reports, fee payment, rental equipment, income, expenses, etc. Perform the final review of internal items such as Cost Analysis Worksheets, Monthly Billing to Owner, Master Cost Breakdown, General Conditions Estimate, Labor Cost Report, and Monthly Variance Reports.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Business Development and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.
• Actively leads internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.
• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce a project site logistics plan and temporary facilities plan.
• Develop, review, approve, and implement project budgets, schedules, and contract bid documents.
• Conduct or assist Director of Preconstruction with buy-out meeting and prepare subcontracts.
• Coordinate and provide direction for the budget estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting cost, and construction functions as they relate to the completion of the project.
• Negotiate, prepare, issue and execute change orders (proposals) to owners, design team, subcontractors and others, and prepare revisions to original budget as a result of changes and revisions to work.
• Prepare and issue monthly owner progress reports, monthly pay applications, schedules, and cost reports in coordination with the Lead Superintendent.

Qualifications

Education:

• Four (4) year degree in an accredited construction related curriculum (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• At least five (5) to eight (8) years' experience as a Project Manager or at least fifteen (15) years of construction-related experience, experience with a General Contractor preferred
• Experience leading teams
• Demonstrated mastery in the skills of project management.
• Demonstrated mastery in these areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety/insurance, ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated success in managing or potential to manage large, single construction projects/phases and multiple team members.
• Must have strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.

Key Attributes:

• Comfortable being a leader within the Company, willing to assert yourself when necessary.
• Accountability.
• Attention to detail.

Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Physical or Mental Disability, Medical Condition, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, Military or Veteran status.

**Company conducts post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, background check, and Motor Vehicle Report.

About the Client

Apure Architectural Lighting develops precision-engineered, glare-free architectural lighting systems designed and manufactured in Germany. For more than a decade, Apure products have been specified in high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects across the United States and internationally. With minimal recess depth, remote driver integration, and disciplined optical control, Apure systems are engineered for seamless architectural integration and long-term performance. In addition to product development, Apure provides in-house lighting design services. From early concept through installation and documentation, our team collaborates closely with architects, designers, developers, and contractors to ensure each project is technically sound and thoughtfully executed. Florida has been a core Apure market for over a decade, with strong brand recognition and an established portfolio of completed projects. As the regional market continues to expand, Apure is entering a pivotal phase of regional growth, reinforcing its presence to further deepen specification activity and revenue development across South Florida.

About the Role

This role is focused on the South Florida territory and carries full responsibility for regional business development. The primary objective is to strengthen and expand Apure’s market position through disciplined pipeline development, consistent field engagement, and structured project conversion.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new project opportunities across South Florida
• Deepen and expand relationships with architects, interior designers, developers, and key contractors
• Lead specification meetings, technical presentations, and curated product demonstrations
• Generate qualified project opportunities for the in-house lighting design team
• Maintain clear pipeline visibility and revenue forecasting to support ambitious growth targets
• Convert specification activity into measurable revenue
• Secure direct, short-cycle sales opportunities where appropriate
• Support curated showroom presentations and targeted industry events
• Collaborate closely with internal lighting design and sales teams to drive project conversion

Qualifications

• Proven outside sales experience in architectural lighting, construction, premium building materials, or a closely related, design-driven industry
• Candidates from adjacent high-end sectors such as luxury cars, marine, or technical design brands are welcome, provided they bring a strong interest in architecture and specification-driven environments
• Demonstrated success closing specification-driven projects or managing complex, consultative sales cycles
• Strong pipeline management discipline
• Confident presenting to architects, designers, and developers
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop deep product and architectural expertise
• Self-directed, resilient, and commercially driven
• Fluent English required. Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission directly tied to revenue performance

High performers will find substantial earning potential aligned directly with their ability to build, convert, and expand the territory. This role offers the autonomy to operate the territory as your own market while benefiting from the strength and reputation of an established international brand. As Apure enters a pivotal stage of regional expansion, this position represents a unique opportunity to shape the company’s next phase of growth in South Florida. We are seeking a self-assured and commercially driven professional who thrives on building markets, opening doors, and converting opportunity into revenue. Someone motivated to develop a sophisticated architectural segment with long-term perspective and integrity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Tired of playing it safe? Or maybe you’re ready to stop just "running numbers" and start steering the ship of a $100M+ portfolio.

It’s time to move beyond the calculator—and finally own the strategy that wins the work.

This is your opportunity to serve as the architect of our client's preconstruction engine. As Chief Estimator, you aren't just a department head; you are the primary gatekeeper of risk, the master of pricing strategy, and the right hand to the President. We are looking for a heavyweight leader who can navigate the complexities of South Florida’s municipal and private markets, transforming raw data into winning GMP and Design-Build recommendations.

It doesn’t stop at Chief Estimator: We aren’t just looking for a technician; we are looking for a pivotal leader. Our client is a multi-generational, family-owned powerhouse that has grown from 10 employees to over 200 by betting on the right people. We want a master of execution who can mentor the next generation of estimators while presenting final budgets directly to Ownership with total authority.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Command the Precon Lifecycle – Total oversight from early conceptual budgeting through the final handshake. You own the standards, the templates, and the "Go/No-Go" strategy.
• Lead a Specialized Force – Manage and mentor a high-performing Estimating Department, setting the bar for excellence across Hard Bid, CMAR, and Design-Build pursuits.
• High-Stakes Influence – Present your vision directly to the President and Ownership. Your risk assessments and contingency logic will be the foundation of our client's future growth.
• Deep Market Roots – Leverage a legacy of over 30 years and 1,000+ completed projects in South Florida. This isn't just a job; it’s an opportunity to build upon a massive local legacy.

What You'll Do

• Own the Bid Strategy – Define fee structures, contingencies, and escalation plans. You aren't just filling out forms; you're engineering a path to victory.
• Master Complex Execution – Lead progressive and conceptual estimating for massive projects, ensuring cost-to-budget tracking and aggressive Value Engineering.
• Direct Subcontractor Outreach – Utilize your South Florida network to drive market intelligence, ensuring 100% competitive coverage and elite-level bid leveling.
• Mitigate Risk with Precision – Maintain the risk register. Identify the scope gaps and "hidden" costs that others miss, ensuring every GMP is bulletproof.
• Foster Collaborative Design – Partner with design teams for Target Value Design and logistics planning, bridging the gap between a blueprint and a profitable reality.

What You Bring

• Industry Tenure – 10+ years of progressive estimating experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership/management seat.
• Regional Expertise – A robust South Florida subcontractor network and an intimate understanding of municipal bid requirements (bonds, forms, and addenda control).
• Technical Prowess – High-level proficiency in ProEst, BuildingConnected, and P6/MS Project. You should be a master of OST/Bluebeam and advanced Excel cost modeling.
• Strategic Acumen – Proven success in Hard Bid and GMP settings, with the ability to integrate logistics, phasing, and long-lead items into a master schedule.

What You'll Get

• Elite Compensation – Top-tier base salary plus bonuses tied to the success of your department and projects.
• Stability & Legacy – Join a family-owned organization with over 30 years of stability and a dedicated workforce of 200+ professionals.
• Executive Access – A seat at the table with the President and Ownership, influencing the company’s direction.
• The South Florida Lifestyle – Work for a specialized leader in one of the world's most dynamic construction markets.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Full coverage for you and your family, reflecting our client's commitment to their "qualified personnel" who make their success possible.

Ready to Command the Strategy Behind the Build? If you are a lead estimator ready to step into a Chief role with authority, distinction, and a clear path to executive influence, we want to talk.

Apply today to start the conversation.

Electrical Estimator

Miami, FL

$85,000 – $125,000 + Benefits

An established Electrical Contractor based in Miami is looking to add an experienced Electrical Estimator to their growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected contractor delivering projects across a diverse portfolio throughout South Florida.

The company works with local school boards, federal, state, and county governments, as well as private developers, delivering electrical work across a wide range of sectors. Their portfolio includes everything from smaller renovation projects to large-scale, complex developments such as high-rise buildings, educational facilities, and healthcare projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing competitive bids, analyzing project plans, and supporting the preconstruction process to ensure accurate and profitable proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost proposals for a range of commercial and public sector projects
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope and requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for materials, labour, and equipment
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and leadership during the bid process
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Assist with bid submissions and ensure all deadlines are met

Requirements

• Experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical contractor
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, and construction processes
• Experience estimating projects across commercial, education, healthcare, or government sectors is highly desirable
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary $85,000 – $125,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on high-profile public and private sector projects
• Stable pipeline of work across multiple industry sectors
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor

Sr. Product Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Product Manager on our Health Solutions team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Product Manager, you will provide analytical
oversight of the portfolio lifecycle and target markets for the Credentialing
Product Portfolio. This includes assessing and evaluating new opportunities and
markets for growth to support go-to-market planning and execution. Inform
product vision through analysis, execution, and implementation. Actively work with business
development, sales, and marketing teams on strategic initiatives and and
cross-functional alignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Analysis & Market Assessment

• Evaluate new markets for the AMA's credentialing business, inclusive of developing business and financial models along with supporting companion strategies for product development and launch.
• Lead defined product team efforts focusing on new data acquisition and credentials verification of non-physician clinician types to support credentialing offerings, developing business cases when appropriate.
• In conjunction with leadership and product and business development team, contribute to the development and enhancement of a multi-year product roadmap and build consensus and enthusiasm among stakeholders.
• Facilitate development of an innovation pipeline utilizing deep understanding of emerging trends in the health care marketplace to support innovation and inform positioning of AMA credentialing solutions for growth in evolving markets.
• Analyze and recommend approaches for maximizing market share and contribution margins in existing markets.
• Work with leaders across AMA (e.g., IT, Legal, Finance, and Advocacy) to support alignment of intiatives with technical capabilities, economic models and legal and compliance requirements.

Industry Analysis

• Stay current on industry trends, accreditation standards, regulations and customer needs and behaviors associated with the Credentialing Solutions Portfolio.
• Source third-party market research and analysis, as needed, working procurement to define needs and source market research and analysis work, including customer research, market analysis and competitor analysis.
• Produce analytical and product-focused presentations for both internal and external audiences.

• Collaborate with Account Management and Marketing to deliver value messaging linked to the targeted markets and segments.
• Provide key inputs to enable marketing to develop Sales Enablement and Channel Enablement materials aligned to the new solutions' value propositions. Manage creation of and ensure quality of product artifacts. Align product and go-to-market planning and execution.
  

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred.
2. 7+ years of health care-focused experience in new product development and/or health care data industry.
3. 5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting strategic growth initiatives.
4. Strong business acumen to develop and communicate recommendations to leadership.
5. Excellent data synthesis and financial modeling skills to critically analyze and interpret market research and other data, to inform the development of business cases and plans.
6. Familiarity with emerging technologies and solutions.
7. Interpersonal skills and temperament to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a matrixed and complicated environment.
8. Strong oral and written communications skills; able to express complex business concepts effectively. Strong presentation skills required to evangelize products in the marketplace.
9. Proactively initiates, develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external team members to achieve results. Works well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience and can effectively inform a team toward a direction or recommendation based on data and insights.
10. Able to cultivate and sustain working relationships with executives at key clients, industry influencers, and other collaborators.
11. Some travel involved.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $119,074-$157,855. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Analyst or Data Science Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary

As an Operational Support Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you will bridge advanced analytics and day-to-day business operations by designing, deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving AI-driven solutions that support enterprise processes.

This role focuses on supporting reliable, scalable, and explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision support, customer experience, and risk management across Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing functions.

You will operate at the intersection of data science, MLOps, and the business - ensuring models are maintained, enhanced, monitored, and aligned with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

AI Solution Development & Deployment

• Work with business teams to enhance existing solutions to enhance and optimize existing AI/ML solutions.

• Deploy and manage solutions using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker).

Operational Model Support & Optimization

• Monitor model performance, data drift, and operational KPIs.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance and optimize models for performance, stability, and cost efficiency.

• Establish measurement frameworks to quantify operational impact of deployed solutions.

Data Engineering & Analytical Execution

• Transform structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into actionable features and insights.

• Perform exploratory analysis and visualization to identify operational improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize data solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Explainability

• Partner with cross-functional operational stakeholders to understand business workflows and translate them into AI-enabled solutions.

• Communicate complex AI methodologies and results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ensure model transparency, explainability, fairness, and ethical AI application in alignment with enterprise governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, or supporting production AI/ML models in cloud environments.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with tools such as AWS SageMaker and GitHub.

• Experience building operationalized data science solutions (not just prototypes).

• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and model validation techniques.

• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, model outputs, and operational trade-offs to stakeholders.

• Strong ethical judgment with a commitment to responsible and unbiased AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning.

• Experience supporting AI solutions in operational or production environments.

• Familiarity with MLOps practices, model governance frameworks, and automation tooling.

• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services preferred).

#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 you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll 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.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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 what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's 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. Securian's 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:

• 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 Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

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

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Sr Analyst.*

Position Overview

As a ServiceNow Sr. Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and automating the existing infrastructure and supporting processes for the ServiceNow Platform. Your focus will be on executing and maintaining environments that support both internal and external application solutions, ensuring technologies are available and performing to meet business needs. You will define and implement technology solutions within the ServiceNow platform that align with Securian's business objectives and overall IT strategies. You will design, develop, and deploy applications within the ServiceNow platform. Collaboration with diverse business and technology teams will be essential. You will research trends impacting the ServiceNow technology platform. Finally, you will provide direction, guidance, and thought leadership to ITSM process owners to enhance their competency in leveraging CMDB, incident, problem, asset, change, knowledge, and service catalog management processes, streamlining operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain, support, and develop the ServiceNow platform via scripting and system configurations.

• Establish design and capability guidelines for new and existing ServiceNow features to ensure platform integrity.

• Architect and implement integrations with ServiceNow, third-party solutions, and internally developed applications.

• Research, recommend, design, and implement ServiceNow platform services, including workflows, ITOM, ITBM, ITSM, Performance Analytics, CMDB, and ITAM.

• Train internal associates and administrators in the use and configuration of ServiceNow applications.

• Own your code from design to delivery, including test automation and detailed documentation.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve ServiceNow system issues or operational support tickets.

• Provide rotational after-hours on-call support for ServiceNow production issues.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of engineering experience with the ServiceNow technology platform or a comparable Service Management technology platform.

• Proficient in using ServiceNow or equivalent Service Management tools for analysis, design, development, and integration with other applications, including 3rd party software.

• Skilled in configuring ServiceNow Discovery and Orchestration.

• Project management and leadership skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on complex service management initiatives and transformations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information and ideas at all business levels.

• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, creatively approach solutions, and influence appropriate courses of action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience deploying, implementing, administering, configuring, and/or developing solutions on the ServiceNow technology platform.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, education, and certification.

• Broad technical experience that includes integrations and infrastructure build and support.

• ServiceNow Administrator certification, with additional development certifications/experience (e.g., Advanced System Administration, Certified Application Developer, Application Creation).

• Experience and understanding of web technologies, SaaS solutions, and development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

• Experience with application integrations using technologies such as SOAP or REST Web Services, JDBC/ODBC, and flat files.

• Experience with ServiceNow reports, dashboards, and Performance Analytics.

• Knowledge of Information Protection strategies (DR, encryption).

• Understanding of data management and concepts such as data normalization, record retention, and archiving.

• ITIL certification V3/V4.

• Project management and leadership skills (agile preferred) with proven ability to deliver outcomes on complex service management initiatives and transformations.

#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 you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll 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.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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 what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's 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. Securian's 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:

• 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 Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

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

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#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 you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll 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.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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 what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's 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. Securian's 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:

• 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 Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

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

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#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 you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll 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.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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 what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's 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. Securian's 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:

• 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 Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

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

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here