Sr Engineering Manager - Peoplesoft

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

A senior leader who brings deep expertise in PeopleSoft technologies and thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You are passionate about enterprise platforms, team leadership, and delivering high-impact solutions that power core financial and operational systems. You lead with a combination of strategic vision and hands-on knowledge of PeopleSoft FSCM. You are energized by complex problem-solving and creating scalable solutions in partnership with internal stakeholders and executive leadership. You thrive in transforming systems, leading teams, and pushing continuous improvements in enterprise application landscapes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead the PeopleSoft applications strategy across the organization, focusing on finance and operations modules including GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Purchasing, and Asset Management.
  
  
• Own the roadmap, planning, and execution of initiatives related to upgrades, patching, performance tuning, integrations, and business-driven enhancements in PeopleSoft.
  
  
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership (including the CTO and CIO) on system architecture, platform capabilities, modernization efforts, and investment opportunities.
  
  
• Oversee a team of developers, analysts, and administrators, ensuring high levels of technical execution, service availability, and functional alignment with business goals.
  
  
• Partner with finance, operations, and IT leaders to translate business needs into scalable PeopleSoft solutions, balancing innovation, stability, and compliance.
  
  
• Serve as the primary escalation point for PeopleSoft-related issues and lead efforts to resolve complex functional and technical challenges.
  
  
• Drive governance, prioritization, and delivery of enhancements and initiatives through strong program management and agile practices.
  
  
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance including SQL query tuning, App Engine processes, reports, and integrations.
  
  
• Lead efforts for system upgrades and ensure successful implementation using tools such as PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and Change Assistant.
  
  
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and robust documentation across environments.
  
  
• Champion best practices in security configuration, data management, and testing processes across the PeopleSoft ecosystem.
  
  
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting to track project progress, system health, user satisfaction, and roadmap alignment.
  
  
• Stay current on industry trends and technology advancements in enterprise platforms to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  
  
• Represent the team and platform strategy in executive and governance forums, articulating value, progress, and future vision.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application platforms, with deep hands-on and leadership experience in PeopleSoft FSCM modules.
  
  
• Proven success in leading PeopleSoft development, support, and upgrade initiatives in a complex, regulated enterprise environment.
  
  
• Strong leadership experience, including managing geographically distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  
  
• Expertise in PeopleTools (Application Designer, PeopleCode, App Engine, Integration Broker, etc.), SQR, BI Publisher, and SQL.
  
  
• Solid understanding of systems integration, application performance tuning, and functional support across finance modules.
  
  
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum development cycles, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative delivery.
  
  
• Strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on quality and results.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  
  
• Preferred: Experience with scheduling tools such as UC4/Atomic, and domain knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability

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