[Remote] Executive Director, Cloud Data Platforms & Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a Fortune 200 company focused on life- and health-related solutions. They are seeking an Executive Director, Cloud Data Platforms & Engineering to define and execute the enterprise strategy for modern, cloud-based data platforms, overseeing the design and delivery of scalable data solutions that power analytics and AI/ML initiatives.ResponsibilitiesBuild, lead, and develop an established, high-performing, globally distributed platform engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvementDefine and execute the enterprise cloud data platform strategy, aligning platform investments with business priorities, data/AI objectives, and long-term technology roadmapsLead the engineering and operations of the full data platform ecosystem — including cloud data warehouses/Lakehouses, data integration, transformation, orchestration, observability, and data quality servicesEstablish and enforce technology standards, reference architectures, and engineering guardrails that ensure platform consistency, scalability, security, and interoperability across the data ecosystemDrive platform adoption and enablement across analytics, data science, and business teams by delivering self-service capabilities, reusable data products, and well-documented platform servicesPartner with business, product, and technology leaders to translate data needs into prioritized platform capabilities and investment cases with clear ROIEmbed robust data governance, security, and regulatory compliance controls into platform design and operations, ensuring least-privileged access, data classification, lineage, and auditabilityOwn platform reliability, performance, and cost optimization (FinOps) — establishing SLOs/SLAs, monitoring frameworks, incident response protocols, and unit-cost accountability for cloud data servicesManage strategic vendor relationships, technology evaluations, and licensing negotiations to optimize the platform ecosystem and maintain a forward-looking technology roadmapDefine and track measurable outcomes (KPIs/OKRs) for platform value realization, adoption, delivery predictability, and operational excellence — reporting progress to executive leadershipOperational Discipline: Drives reliability, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement through metric-driven operationsTalent Development: Attracts, develops, and retains top engineering talent with clear career paths and a strong team cultureSkillsBachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline12+ Years of progressive experience in data engineering, data platform engineering, or enterprise data infrastructure, with 5+ years in senior or executive leadership rolesProven experience leading enterprise-scale cloud data platform initiatives, including modern data warehouses, Lakehouses, and cloud-native data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, or equivalent)Experience implementing data governance, security, and regulatory compliance frameworks in cloud data environments, including access control, data classification, and lineageDeep understanding of modern data engineering tooling across the full platform lifecycle — including data integration, transformation (e.g., dbt, Informatica), pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow/Astronomer), and data observability (e.g., Monte Carlo)Strong knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience designing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient data platform infrastructureDemonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead platform engineering teams supporting multiple business domains, global operations, or complex organizational structuresTrack record of driving platform standardization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD for data pipelines, and operational automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliabilityStrong business acumen with experience building investment cases, managing platform budgets, and aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes (FinOps)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiencesMaster's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)Experience modernizing legacy data environments and leading large-scale platform migrations with minimal business disruptionInsurance, reinsurance, or regulated industry experienceFamiliarity with data quality engineering, including automated testing, anomaly detection, and data contract frameworks at the dataset or metric levelBenefitsIn addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all rolesSome positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive planRGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefitsCompany OverviewReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.rgare.com.Company H1B SponsorshipReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 43 in 2025, 45 in 2024, 40 in 2023, 34 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.