AI Solutions Engineering Manager - New Business

(Full Time | Exempt | Hybrid – 3 Days In Office) About Continental General The Continental General family of companies has provided life, health, and long-term care insurance solutions for more than 30 years and currently supports over 200,000 policyholders nationwide. Through both Continental General Insurance Company and Continental General Services, we continue to invest in modern technology, operational excellence, and AI-driven innovation to transform the insurance experience. We offer competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, strong benefits, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI-native insurance technology. Position Summary This is not a traditional engineering management role. The AI Solutions Engineering Manager leads multiple small, AI-native delivery teams that leverage AI as the operating model, not just a development tool. These teams are designed for exceptional speed, autonomy, and ownership across the software delivery lifecycle. This role is responsible for scaling AI-native engineering practices, aligning delivery outcomes to business objectives, and building high-performing teams that operate within regulated insurance environments. You will partner closely with technical leads, product stakeholders, platform teams, and executive leadership to drive innovation, operational excellence, and intelligent automation across the organization. What You’ll Do AI-Native Delivery Leadership Lead and develop multiple AI Solutions Engineers and domain delivery teams. Drive adoption and scaling of AI-driven engineering practices and autonomous delivery workflows. Support teams building AI-native systems using agentic workflows, automation, and AI-assisted development tools. Ensure delivery quality, velocity, and operational resilience across multiple business domains. Align engineering delivery to strategic business objectives within New Business operations. Drive workforce planning, hiring strategy, and talent development for AI-native engineering teams. Partner with leadership and the AI Steering Committee to shape enterprise AI delivery strategy. Manage priorities, delivery risks, resource allocation, and execution planning. Architecture, Governance & Compliance Oversee cloud-native and AI-enabled solution delivery on AWS. Ensure teams operate within HIPAA, SOC 2, and State DOI compliance requirements. Support governance standards for AI-driven delivery pipelines, security, auditability, and operational controls. Guide build‑vs‑buy decisions, vendor evaluations, and technology investment strategies. Collaboration & Organizational Leadership Partner with product management, business stakeholders, platform teams, and vendors to deliver intelligent business solutions. Drive cross‑team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engineering consistency. Communicate delivery progress, risks, and strategic opportunities to executive leadership. Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8–12 years of software engineering and technology leadership experience. Proven experience leading technical teams in fast‑paced, cloud‑native environments. Strong background in AI‑driven engineering practices, intelligent automation, or AI‑native delivery models. Deep understanding of AWS architecture, modern software delivery, and scalable engineering operations. Experience operating within regulated environments such as HIPAA, SOC 2, or similar frameworks. Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and talent development experience. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and resource planning. Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in the Austin, TX area. Why Join Us? Competitive salary + annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage 20+ days PTO plus paid holidays and volunteer time off Hybrid work environment Professional growth in a rapidly evolving AI organization Collaborative, fast‑moving culture focused on innovation and impact #J-18808-Ljbffr Continental General