Reliability Engineering and Operations (REO) Enablement Leader (Hybrid)

Securian
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Sep 26, 2025
At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Sr Mgr. REO Enablement Leader Position Overview We are seeking a visionary REO Enablement Leader to play a critical role within our Reliability Engineering and Operations (REO) organization, reporting directly to the Head of Reliability Engineering. This role is responsible for orchestrating the strategic execution of the REO roadmap, ensuring that all capability domains progress in maturity according to the REO CMMI framework. The Enablement Leader will serve as the strategic integrator and governance hub, driving alignment across product leads, capability leaders, and business stakeholders. This leader ensures disciplined execution of REO strategy, transparency of maturity progress, and cross-functional engagement, while continuously evolving the REO CMMI framework as both an operating model and maturity discipline. This role requires a proven leader of Product leaders, capable of managing senior managers, directors, and senior individual contributors, fostering an environment of accountability, empowerment, and professional growth while ensuring alignment to REO's strategic vision. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with programmatic execution, enabling organizational alignment, governance, and maturity progress tracking. This leader will be instrumental in ensuring REO delivers measurable value, operational resilience, and transparency to executives, stakeholders, and the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Strategic Orchestration & Roadmap Governance Drive and maintain the REO strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and operational excellence. Lead execution against CMMI capability milestones across all REO domains. Govern cross-functional coordination between capability leaders, business stakeholders, and the PMO. Ensure REO maturity efforts align with regulatory, risk, and business reliability expectations. Portfolio & Initiative Leadership Manage the portfolio of REO-aligned initiatives, partnering with product leads to ensure successful outcomes. Establish clear accountability, milestone tracking, and maturity progression for each initiative. Proactively identify and address capability gaps and dependencies across domains. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Visibility Provide maturity progress transparency to the REO Head, senior executives, and governance forums. Deliver clear, impactful communications that highlight REO achievements, risks, and roadmap progress. Foster high levels of stakeholder satisfaction by aligning REO execution to business needs and priorities. Framework Evolution & Continuous Improvement Contributes to the evolution of the REO CMMI framework as both a maturity model and an operating discipline. Drive adoption of consistent governance, reporting, and execution practices across REO capabilities. Ensure continuous improvement of REO maturity measurement and executive reporting processes. Direct Reports (Note: Upon hire of the new leader, the 2nd VP will engage the new leader in hiring decisions for the direct reports as described below) REO Platform & Engineering Product Lead - advancing platform, tooling, observability, and automation maturity. REO Quality & Resilience Product Lead - maturing quality engineering, resilience, and performance practices. REO Operations & Services Product Lead - evolving operational services, incident management, and change governance. Qualifications Experience Proven leadership in program execution, strategic alignment, and governance within technology organizations. Demonstrated success in managing and developing senior leaders (Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and senior ICs), creating high-performing teams aligned to strategic objectives. Deep experience leading cross-functional portfolios and driving maturity initiatives in regulated industries. Demonstrated success in executive communications, roadmap execution, and stakeholder alignment. Skills Strategic and operational leadership in governance, portfolio management, and maturity frameworks. Expertise in roadmap design, capability assessment, and CMMI-aligned execution. Strong ability to align organizational maturity initiatives with business reliability and resilience goals. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to influence executives. Attributes Strategic Orchestrator: Aligns capability maturity with enterprise-wide priorities and REO strategy. Governance Integrator: Ensures disciplined execution and governance across all REO domains. Execution Driver: Delivers measurable progress against milestones and maturity roadmaps. Communications Leader: Provides clear, transparent visibility into REO progress and outcomes. Collaborative Connector: Bridges REO leaders, business stakeholders, and executives to ensure alignment. Leader of Leaders: Skilled in guiding, coaching, and empowering senior managers, directors, and senior ICs-balancing strategic oversight with the ability to inspire accountability, innovation, and high performance across diverse teams. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced certifications in program/portfolio management, IT governance, CMMI, or organizational maturity frameworks are highly 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: $124,000.00 - $230,000.00 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. 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