Senior Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Location: Van Wert, OH; Dublin, OHWork Model: HybridPosition type: Full time - salaryWe’re a team of employees passionate about delivering best-in-class customer service and driving innovation in claims management. Integrity, relationships, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.Our employees fully utilize their talents and bring their best selves to work. We believe who you are is just as important as what you do!The Senior Engineering Manager of Infrastructure leads engineering teams that design, build, and operate reliable, scalable technology platforms critical to Central’s operations; while continuously evolving how those platforms are delivered. This role translates enterprise infrastructure strategy into actionable, product‑oriented engineering roadmaps, balancing operational stability with modernization through automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and platform engineering practices. Working closely with directors, peer engineering leaders, security, and business partners, the Senior Manager ensures infrastructure services meet today’s demands while positioning the organization for future growth, including AI‑enabled workloads. As a people leader, this role is accountable for team performance, capacity planning, vendor engagement, and the continuous development of both technical and leadership capabilities. Success is measured through clear service level expectations, operational KPIs, and reliability outcomes; fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration and delivering resilient, high‑quality infrastructure services that reduce friction and enable the broader business mission.Key Responsibilities Of The RoleEngages with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives Assists in creation of technology strategy and engineering roadmaps by partnering with other engineering managers, directors, and stakeholders on one or more teams.Communicates multi-year functional strategy. Sets expectations for team and holds them accountable for results. Direct strategies around technology equipment/software negotiation, procurement, and inventory management. Manage assigned vendor relationships and assist with budget and contracts where applicable. Provide input on refresh strategies to leadership.Accountable for continuous improvement of team through mentorship, deepened technical aptitude, and professional development Organizes and unblocks collaboration and partnership at multiple levels, across business groups and functions to achieve the organizational missionResponsible for managing team workloads through capacity planning, process improvement, and staffing.Evaluates performance of team members following Central’s performance management process. holds employees to organizational standards.Audit team performance through the development of SLAs and KPIs. Report against them on a regular basis as requiredDesign incident management reactions and responses. Execute response when necessary.Ensures all hardware and software within assigned areas of responsibility are appropriately upgraded, supported, and in compliance with licensingEnsures that all backup and recovery mechanisms are in place within assigned areas of responsibility to meet Disaster Recovery program requirements. Works directly with IT Security & Compliance to ensure that all systems within assigned areas of responsibility to ensure that all audit findings are remediated according to established prioritiesWorks closely with stakeholders to ensure hardware and/or software delivery requirements are clearly defined and met; pursues continual improvement through effective communicationIdentifies possible improvements whether it be technical, process or influencing the execution of teamsEnsures that standards, documentation, and tools needed for effective execution of the team’s responsibilities are in place and being used appropriately; identifies gaps and makes recommendations on improvementsEvaluates technologies and techniques that enable product differentiation over multiple years; works across teams to implement such technologies to drive continuous improvementRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years of related experience including 1 year management experienceOr Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 6 years related experience including 1 year management experienceOr 8 years related experience including 1 year of management experiencePreferred QualificationsPrior experience supervising others, including performance evaluationWork schedule flexibility to support off-hour work as neededKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesA proven technical backgroundAdvanced leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolutionAdvanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuringStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage human capital to drive workforce development and achieve desired resultsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skillsAdvanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologiesStrong multi-tasking and prioritization skillsGreat understanding of Central Insurance’s policies and processesTotal RewardsCentral establishes base pay based on several factors including labor market data and an evaluation of candidate qualifications relative to role requirements. Base pay is one component of a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ financial, health, career, and retirement objectives. Central provides extensive health and wellness benefits to promote flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term financial security. For more information, see Central Insurance BenefitsWork AuthorizationCentral will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.