Managing Director - Senior Applications Development Leader, Retirement & Insuran

Overview

The Senior Applications Development Leader leads the IT team in the analysis, programming, and configuration of end user applications and systems software, with a mandate to transform how application delivery work is structured — shifting teams from reactive, ticket-driven operations toward a continuously improving, autonomous system. This role interacts with executive leadership and makes decisions that have a significant impact on the organization and its objectives. It owns short-to-mid-term strategy execution and operational direction in alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities

Oversees the execution of the development and implementation of IT applications and applications systems analysis and programming activities that enable the organization\'s business processes.
Consults and advises leadership in determining and developing IT application strategies and effective integration of these strategies to meet organization-wide business needs.
Represents the organization when selecting IT hardware and software vendors to ensure IT needs are met according to cost, performance, delivery, quality, and service standards.
Conducts organization-wide IT quality assurance and audits to ensure compliance with defined standards.
Manages multiple IT teams led by Managers and/or Directors.
Directs, motivates, develops, and manages the performance of the IT Applications management team and key staff.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of technology team leadership experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree; experience owning and modernizing complex platforms; experience in building agentic applications.
Other Information

Base Pay Range: $186,000/yr - $250,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, compensation may include participation in incentive programs.
Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-07-22
Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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