Senior Director, Data and Application Engineering
Abacus TechnologyRemote in USRemotePosted Yesterday
Job Description
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Overview</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Sr Director, Data and Application Engineering to lead a broad portfolio of technical teams driving the organization's most critical engineering initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this leader will oversee four core practice areas — DevOps, Application Development, Data Engineering, and Internal AI Development — and will be responsible for aligning these teams to deliver on the department's strategic goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">As a 1,000-person Managed Services Provider (MSP) serving financial services and healthcare clients, we operate in highly regulated environments that demand secure, compliant, and reliable engineering practices. This leader will ensure all teams operate with the rigor, velocity, and collaboration required to build enterprise-grade platforms and solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Reporting Structure</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Direct Reports: Engineering leads across DevOps, Application Development, Data Engineering, and AI Development</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Teams Overseen</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">DevOps</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Responsible for the infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and internal automation capabilities of the organization. This team supports development velocity, reliability, and the continued expansion of automation tooling across internal operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Application Development</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Owns the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of internally built applications — most notably the Abacus portal — and supports service delivery initiatives including development and configuration work within ServiceNow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Data Engineering</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Leads the architecture, construction, and operation of the organization's enterprise data platform, enabling reliable, governed, and scalable data infrastructure across business units.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Internal AI Development</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Drives the development and deployment of AI-powered tools and agents that deliver measurable efficiency gains across the organization. Partners with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement AI solutions aligned to business needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Departmental Goals</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is accountable for organizing and directing all four teams toward the following high-level department objectives:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build and mature the organization's enterprise data platform to support scalable, governed, and insight-ready data infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist the service delivery team with the continued development and configuration of ServiceNow to improve ITSM capabilities and operational workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Expand and integrate the DevOps team's scope to encompass internal automation initiatives, reducing manual effort and improving engineering efficiency across the organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own the roadmap, development, and ongoing evolution of the internally developed Abacus portal</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver AI solutions that drive organizational efficiency and support strategic business outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Key Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Strategic Leadership & Team Alignment</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the CTO to define and execute the engineering department's strategy across all four practice areas</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain a unified engineering roadmap that balances platform investment, product delivery, and operational improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish cross-team priorities, resource allocation, and delivery cadences aligned to departmental goals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as an escalation point and executive sponsor for critical engineering initiatives</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">DevOps & Automation</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee the reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of infrastructure and CI/CD tooling</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive the expansion of the DevOps practice into internal automation — identifying and implementing automation opportunities that reduce toil and increase throughput</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure engineering teams operate with modern DevOps practices including infrastructure-as-code, observability, and automated testing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Application Development & Platform Ownership</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own the technical direction and delivery roadmap for the Abacus portal, ensuring it meets evolving business requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with the service delivery team to support ServiceNow development and configuration needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Champion engineering best practices including code quality, security, and maintainability across all application development efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Data Engineering & Enterprise Data Platform</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the build-out of the organization's enterprise data platform, ensuring it is scalable, governed, and fit for enterprise use</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure data pipelines, storage, and access patterns are designed for reliability and compliance in regulated industries</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure the platform supports analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">AI Development & Innovation</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design, development, and rollout of internal AI agents and automation tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work directly with internal stakeholders to surface efficiency opportunities addressable through AI</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, financial data controls)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee integration of AI systems with existing platforms and workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a subject matter expert on AI trends, tools, and best practices relevant to the MSP and regulated services space</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">People Leadership & Culture</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="26" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams across all four practice areas</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="27" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish consistent engineering standards, development practices, and delivery governance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="28" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="29" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Attract and retain top engineering talent; support career development at all levels</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Metrics, Reporting & Governance</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="30" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define and track KPIs across teams (e.g., deployment frequency, platform uptime, data quality, AI adoption, development velocity)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="31" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Regularly report progress, risks, and outcomes to the CTO and executive leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="32" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure all engineering practices meet governance, compliance, and security standards for regulated environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Required</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="33" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">12+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, DevOps, or related technical disciplines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="34" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years in progressive engineering leadership roles, including managing managers or multi-team organizations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="35" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple, diverse technical teams simultaneously</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="36" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale platforms and applications in production environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="37" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or similar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="38" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong ability to translate business objectives into technical strategy and measurable delivery outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="39" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Preferred</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="40" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or services-based technology organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="41" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with ITSM platforms, particularly ServiceNow development and configuration</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="42" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on background in one or more of: data platform architecture, AI/ML engineering, or DevOps automation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="43" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with AI governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="44" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to enterprise data platform design (e.g., data lakes, lakehouses, data mesh architectures)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Key Competencies</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strategic vision balanced with pragmatic execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="46" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="47" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Organizational design and team development across multiple disciplines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Data-driven decision-making and outcomes orientation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="49" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Clear, compelling communication with both technical and non-technical audiences</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="50" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Success Metrics (First 12–18 Months)</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Enterprise data platform foundation is architected, resourced, and delivering initial capabilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="52" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">ServiceNow development backlog is structured, prioritized, and progressing in partnership with service delivery</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">DevOps automation initiatives are identified, scoped, and delivering measurable efficiency gains</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="54" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Abacus portal roadmap is owned, communicated, and actively progressing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="55" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">At least 2–3 AI solutions are deployed and delivering measurable business value</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="56" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">All four engineering teams operate with clear charters, goals, and delivery metrics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="57" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering culture reflects strong cross-team collaboration and consistent delivery practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Why This Role Matters</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":320,"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role sits at the intersection of platform, product, data, and AI — and is central to the organization's ability to scale, innovate, and operate with excellence. The Senior Director of Engineering will unify four critical engineering functions under a shared vision, accelerating the delivery of the enterprise data platform, modernizing internal tooling, and embedding AI-driven efficiency into the organization's core operations. This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role with direct line of sight to the CTO and meaningful influence over the company's long-term technical direction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Working for Abacus:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Exposure to diverse array of technologies</li>
<li>Part of a team of experienced engineers who aim to deliver exceptional service</li>
<li>Competitive compensation</li>
<li>Performance bonus</li>
<li>Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO</li>
<li>Opportunities to further technical education through online courses</li>
<li>Positive, friendly, supportive work environment</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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