Manager, Engineering - SAP/Security

Description
We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as a tech startup within a Fortune 100 company, we are leading a digital disruption that will redefine how people experience insurance.
At Liberty, you'll thrive in a hybrid setting that fosters in-person collaboration, innovation and growth. This approach optimizes both remote and in-person interactions, enabling you to connect and ideate with your team and deepen valuable relationships across the company, while still enjoying the flexibility of remote work for focused tasks and projects.
This role has a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite) and we are considering candidates based in Portsmouth, NH and Boston, MA.
Job summary:
The Global Finance Technology organization is at the forefront of a multi-year modernization effort of our financial platforms. We are looking to add a Manager, Engineering candidate to our team. In this role, you will lead multiple agile squads which provide SAP Basis, ABAP, Security, and Operations services for multiple S/4 HANA instances running in both AWS and the SAP Secure Cloud (NS2). We are looking for an individual that excels in a fast-paced environment and leverages collaboration and leadership skills to drive complex delivery. This role frequently drives forward POCs within the SAP ecosystem, including automated regression testing (UiPath), security vulnerability scanning (Onapsis, LayerSeven), etc. so the ability to collaborate across teams is critical.
You will also be responsible for hiring, managing, and deploying resources across squads to enable optimal alignment of staff to business priorities. This role coaches and evaluates performance and quality of work delivered by team members. Creates a motivating work environment for team(s) and ensures team is constantly learning and delivering quality. Understands tools, architecture, security and scalability needs for assigned team(s); provides technical guidance especially with less experienced team members. Manages total cost of ownership, advocates for the removal of technical debt, assists and supports team effectiveness. Champions and effectively utilizes agile methodology and practices.
About the job:
This role will require significant collaboration with the Global Finance IT Leadership team and Architecture leaders to deliver the following:

• Lead the SAP landscape strategy for multiple large-scale financial programs (OneGL, IFRS17, GRS and GRM E|W).
• Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of multiple SAP landscapes and 3rd party tools (Rev-Trac, Onapsis, etc.) within a heterogenous SAP environment.
• Manage the relationship with multiple IT service providers critical to the delivery of the platform and programs.
• Planning with program management to identify key technical risks, prepare and lead technical mitigation plans as part of the overall program delivery and drive consensus.
• Monitors team effectiveness and address issues affecting team productivity.
• Supports team members in addressing or escalating issues to make the overall team more efficient.
• Removes roadblocks and obstacles; manages interdependencies when needed.
• Initiates and fosters collaborative partnerships with current and potential clients, technology and business managers, vendors and technology executives; develops relationships that support increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages the quality of work delivered by team members and deals effectively with performance issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and delivers performance reviews and drives professional development, including rotations and special assignments.
• Facilitates or provides mentoring experiences. Provides relevant technical coaching and support to team members.
• Hire talent and actively engage in recruiting processes.
• Coordinates with vendors to ensure talent management, on-boarding and transition are performed in a consistent manner.
• Participates in the development of business and/or technology vision, strategies, critical success factors and operating plans for application, unit or platform.
• May establish a financial plan for the application, portfolio or overall unit and manages to plan.
• Leads efforts to evaluate, select and implement new technologies to enhance the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor`s or Master`s Degree in technical or business discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in Software Engineering role.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in either as a senior SAP Basis Administrator role or managing a team of Basis admins responsible for the following:

• Designing & Implementing Landscape and Infrastructure
• Client Strategy
• Capacity Planning (Sizing)
• High-Availability & Disaster Recovery setup
• Backup & Recovery Strategy
• Storage systems
• SAP Upgrades
• Basis Administration
• SAP Landscape Management
• Performance analysis

• Experience with HANA ecosystem and associated architecture
• In-depth understanding of core IT infrastructure concepts: cloud (AWS preferred), security, networking, storage, compute, and software applications.
• Prior experience working in an Agile or Scaled agile environment managing multiple initiatives and prioritizing work across multiple initiatives.
• Prior experience with vendor management, proven ability to drive assessment and improvements leveraging KPI's.
• Prior experience with Dev/Ops practice.
• Prior experience with shared services is a plus.
• Able to manage complex technology development concepts, capabilities and maturity.
• Requires excellent analytical ability, consultative communication, presentation and management skills, strong judgment and ability to effectively liaise with cross functional stakeholders and optimize teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate collaboratively and build consensus. In-depth knowledge of technology standards and guidelines; knowledge of management concepts, practices and techniques; thorough knowledge of business functions and operations, objectives and strategies.

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in
every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive
benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

USD $137000.00 - $257000.00