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Technology - Data Analytics & Management Are you interested in building and deploying technology solutions that directly solve real‑world business problems at scale? The Global Technology organization takes pride in delivering innovation with speed, relevance, and impact—partnering closely with our business and external stakeholders to transform how work gets done. When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career while helping shape the future of financial services through applied technology. Your Team & Role As Vice President, Forward Deployed Data Engineering within the Chief Data & AI Office, you will lead highly technical, customer‑ and business‑embedded data engineering teams responsible for delivering production‑grade data solutions directly into real operating environments across Prudential and, where applicable, external clients or partners. This role serves as the technical bridge between business strategy, data platforms, and downstream analytics/AI capabilities, with accountability for translating complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and governed data foundations that materially accelerate decision‑making and AI adoption. You will operate at the intersection of forward deployed execution and enterprise data platform evolution, owning end‑to‑end delivery of embedded data initiatives while codifying reusable patterns, architectures, and accelerators that improve consistency, reliability, and enterprise time to value. Success in this role requires deep hands‑on data engineering credibility, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence enterprise data strategy through real‑world deployment insight in complex, regulated environments. This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis at least 3 days per week. What You Can Expect on a Typical Day Lead end‑to‑end forward deployed data initiatives—from technical discovery and architecture through production deployment, adoption, and operational handoff Embed directly with senior business partners and delivery teams to understand business workflows, data dependencies, operating constraints, and value drivers, translating them into durable data solutions Design and oversee delivery of enterprise‑grade batch and streaming data pipelines, including ingestion, transformation, quality validation, and publication of trusted data products Guide the development of analytics‑ready and AI‑ready datasets, including curated domain datasets, feature‑like data assets, and decisioning inputs Make and manage enterprise tradeoffs across delivery speed, cost, data quality, governance, platform fit, and long‑term maintainability Ensure solutions meet Prudential standards for data security, privacy, access controls, regulatory compliance, resiliency, and observability Establish reusable data architectures, ingestion patterns, templates, connectors, and accelerators that reduce duplication and accelerate future deployments Maintain tight feedback loops with enterprise data platform, architecture, and AI teams—shaping roadmaps and standards based on production realities Act as a senior technical escalation point during complex stakeholder engagements, delivery risks, and production issues, including hands‑on problem solving when needed Lead, coach, and develop managers and senior data engineers, setting clear expectations for technical rigor, business orientation, and accountability for outcomes Skills & Experience You Bring Extensive experience designing, building, and operating enterprise‑scale data engineering solutions in complex environments Proven success leading forward‑deployed, customer‑ or business‑embedded data initiatives where solutions are delivered directly into live operations Strong technical judgment and credibility, with the ability to review architectures, challenge design decisions, and guide critical data engineering tradeoffs Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy and analytical needs into scalable data architectures and data products Experience operating within enterprise constraints related to data governance, security, privacy, lineage, reliability, and regulatory compliance Track record of influencing broader data platform direction through deployment insight, repeatable patterns, and production learnings Executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into clear implications for senior business and technology leaders Technical Expertise Design and operation of modern ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Airflow, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar orchestration frameworks Strong experience with batch and streaming architectures, including Kafka, Kinesis, or cloud‑native streaming services Data modeling and curation techniques (e.g., dimensional models, domain‑oriented datasets, analytics‑ready schemas) Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery Experience operating enterprise data lakes and lakehouse architectures on AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift), Azure, or equivalent cloud platforms Expertise with semantic and virtualization layers (e.g., Denodo) to enable governed, reusable, and performance‑optimized data access across analytical and operational use cases Exposure to modern data access patterns supporting analytics, AI, and real‑time operational consumption Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience integrating data pipelines into broader software‑ and API‑driven ecosystems Familiarity with building reusable data components, connectors, and framework‑level assets Implementation of enterprise data quality, master data management (MDM), and stewardship capabilities using platforms such as Ataccama and Informatica Implementation of data quality frameworks, validation checks, SLAs, monitoring, and remediation workflows Experience with data lineage, metadata management, access controls, and auditability across distributed data environments Strong understanding of enterprise data risk, privacy, and compliance requirements CI/CD practices for data pipelines and data infrastructure, including version control, automated testing, and automated deployment Operational readiness, monitoring, alerting, and incident response for business‑critical data systems Preferred Qualifications Experience in financial services, insurance, asset management, or other highly regulated industries Experience working closely with analytics, data science, or AI engineering teams to enable downstream consumption Familiarity with data‑as‑a‑product concepts or enterprise data product operating models Cloud or data platform certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) #LI-Hybrid What we offer you: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $239,700.00 to $359,500.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:
PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:
PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM's businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.
