Manager, Engineering

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) for candidates located within the 50 miles radius of Portsmouth, NH, Boston, MA, Plano, TX, Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH office locations.  

Note - we require candidates to work east coast time zone. 

Job introduction:

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic People Leader to oversee business critical tech initiatives in Global Finance Technology (GFT) including our in-house platforms Payment Hub and PAWS, and other critical modernization efforts for Global Finance and Treasury Operations, as well as contributing to the broader technology strategy for the Treasury engineering portfolio. This role will also work partner closely with other teams in GFT, LIFTED, USRM tech, and GRS tech to scale our enterprise platforms as technology and business needs evolve. Flexibility, cross team collaboration, and enterprise mindset are critical.

A solid technical background and practical engineering experience are important to partner with product and drive technology strategy as our organization and technology footprint evolves. We’re looking for a people‑first engineering leader to focus on individual and team development, deliver outcomes, provide technical judgment and direction (including but not limited to: system design, architecture, code review, troubleshooting and mentoring). The right candidate must have demonstrated hands-on engineering and delivery experience, including but not limited to: programming (debugging, testing, maintenance), system design and architectural diagramming with ownership, and direct technical mentorship of engineers.

Technical experience we’re looking for:

• Proven track record of hands-on engineering and delivery responsibility (including programming, debugging, testing, maintenance).
• Experience in system design, creating architectural diagrams, and owning end-to-end technical decisions.
• Demonstrated history of mentoring, developing, and growing engineers.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills; able to influence across Business, Product, and Technology.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo, prioritizing technical investments, and balancing short-term delivery with long-term platform health.

About the job:

• Talent & team leadership: recruit, hire, grow, deploy, and inspire engineers; provide coaching, technical mentorship (especially for junior staff), and build strong team relationships and culture.
• Technical excellence and High-Performance Engineering: partner with tech leadership to set standards, enforce quality, reduce technical debt, and provide hands‑on guidance (system design, code review, troubleshooting).
• Strategy & roadmaps: contribute to business and technology vision, define success metrics, and set operational plans for applications, units, or platforms.
• Prioritization & delivery: align and prioritize work with lifecycle and enterprise initiatives, monitor progress, and adjust plans to ensure outcomes.
• Cross‑functional engagement: collaborate with stakeholders, other teams, and external partners to scale enterprise platforms and align engineering with business objectives.
• Vendor, contract, and financial management: oversee SOWs, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and application/portfolio budgeting (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Innovation & technology adoption: encourage continuous improvement, evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance platforms.
• Communication: clearly convey technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences through strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a practice relevant domain including delivering software solutions in an agile environment.
• Minimum of 3+ years in a leadership role is preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an Agile/Product First Culture, with a focus on engineering and/or technology teams.
• Proven track record in Change Management, including the capacity to effectively manage and communicate changes while fostering a culture of resilience among team members to embrace transformation.
• Strong relationship-building, trust-building, and partnership-building skills.
• A curious mindset with a passion for learning and innovation; comfortable questioning and refining existing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
• Solid understanding of technology and architecture principles, enabling informed decision-making regarding project prioritization and resource allocation. Software Engineering or Configuration experience is a bonus.
• Experience with vendor management, contracts, and SOW development is preferred.

Why Join Us:

We value innovation and collaboration. As an Engineering Manager & People Leader, you will play a crucial role in driving our technology initiatives forward while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented team environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you

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.

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers.  By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

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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