SVP Head of Enterprise Data Engineering

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Location

Cary, North Carolina

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• Posting Location: New York, New York

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n Relocation Assistance Availablen

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n Posted Daten

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n 30-Jul-2026n

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n 19527n

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n n Description and Requirementsn

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The Team You Will Join

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At MetLife, data isn't just a tool - it is a catalyst for growth. As part of our Data & Analytics organization, you'll unlock trusted insights that drive bold decisions, power personalized customer experiences, and deliver lasting business impact. Your skills in AI, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics will help solve complex challenges, scale solutions globally, and fuel innovation across every region. We're building the future of data - one that's governed responsibly, engineered for scalability, and designed for growth. When you join us, you're not just supporting the business - you're empowering it. Let's transform insight into impact and data into action, together.

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The Opportunity

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The Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data Engineering is responsible for defining and executing MetLife's enterprise data engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring that data platforms, architecture, and infrastructure enable business growth, innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation across the global enterprise. This role plays a critical part in building scalable, secure, and modern data capabilities that allow MetLife to leverage data as a strategic asset while supporting evolving business, analytics, AI, and technology priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the transformation of MetLife's global data ecosystem, shaping the future of enterprise data, analytics, and AI capabilities while delivering the foundational platforms that power innovation and business value at scale.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Define and execute the enterprise data engineering strategy, leveraging Cloud and AI to align with business goals.
• Oversee design and implementation of enterprise-wide data platforms and tools, establishing best practices for data integration, pipelines, architecture, 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.

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Required Qualifications

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• 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 architecture and modern data and cloud technologies.

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• Experience leading large-scale cloud data modernization and transformation programs, including migration from legacy environments to modern cloud-native data platforms.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries, with a strong understanding of data security, privacy, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success leveraging AI to accelerate data democratization, improve business outcomes, and drive enterprise innovation.

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Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

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The expected salary range for this position is 300,000 - 375,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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n Benefits We Offer

nOur 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

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About MetLife

Recognizednon Fortune magazine''s list of the "World''s Most Admired Companies",nFortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesnto Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of thenworld's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities,nemployee benefits and asset management to individual and institutionalncustomers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positionsnin the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposenis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atnlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corenvalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, andnThink Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financialnservices. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

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nMetLife 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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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.

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À propos de MetLife

Figurant sur la liste du magazine Fortune des "u202fEntreprises les plus admirées au mondeu202f" et parmi les Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, MetLife, à travers ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, est l'un des principaux groupes mondiaux de services financiers. L'entreprise propose des solutions d'assurance, de rentes, d'avantages sociaux et de gestion d'actifs à des clients particuliers et institutionnels. Présente dans plus de 40 marchés, MetLife occupe des positions de premier plan aux États‑Unis, en Amérique latine, en Asie, en Europe et au Moyen‑Orient.

Dans le cadre de notre stratégie " New Frontier ", MetLife construit un avenir fondé sur l'intelligence artificielle et centré sur l'humain. Nous recherchons des personnes faisant preuve de curiosité, d'adaptabilité et d'un état d'esprit orienté vers le développement, alors que nous utilisons l'IA pour améliorer la manière dont nous servons nos clients, soutenons les communautés et faisons évoluer nos méthodes de travail. Chez MetLife, l'IA est un partenaire responsable qui soutient l'appréciation humaine, la créativité et l'amélioration continue, tout en nous aidant à instaurer la confiance, l'inclusion et à créer de la valeur à long terme.

Notre mission est simpleu202f: aider nos collaborateurs, nos clients, nos communautés et la société dans son ensemble à construire un avenir plus sûr et plus confiant. Unis par cette mission et guidés par nos valeurs fondamentales - Gagner ensemble, Faire ce qui est juste, Privilégier l'impact à l'activité, et Anticiper - nous sommes animés par l'ambition de transformer le prochain siècle des services financiers.

Chez MetLife, tout est possible ensemble. #AllTogetherPossible. Rejoignez‑nous!

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