SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Engineering

Description and Requirements
SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Engineering
Location: Cary, North Carolina highly preferred
Setting: Hybrid
Reports to: SVP Chief Data Officer
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
The Opportunity
As the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our global data management landscape. This role is responsible for developing and executing the company's data engineering vision, ensuring that data infrastructure, architecture, and platforms support business growth, innovation, and digital transformation. Your expertise in data, analytics, and technology will be instrumental in ensuring that they remain competitive, secure, and adaptable in rapidly evolving business landscape.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Define and execute the enterprise data engineering strategy, leveraging Cloud, AI, and advanced analytics to align with business goals.
• Oversee design and implementation of enterprise-wide data platforms and tools, establishing best practices for data integration, pipelines, architectures, and self-service options.
• Create and execute a comprehensive global data program strategy to simplify and modernize legacy data systems and tools, ensuring data agility, scalability, and quality.
• Work with the security team to implement data privacy, encryption, and access control strategies.
• Incorporate AI and machine learning solutions into the data ecosystem to enhance legacy modernization and data democratization efforts.
• Lead a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Data and Analytics, Technology, and Business leaders to enable seamless data accessibility and utilization.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• 20+ years of experience and knowledge in data engineering tools and strategies, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles within large and matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholders across all levels of the organization and cultivate strong partnerships, being able to influence and communicate the organizations direction and ensure results are achieved.
• Strong knowledge of database management, data architectures and modern data and cloud technologies

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The salary range for applicants for this position is 265,200-353,900.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
265,200-353,900
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