VP, Engineering – Operations

Brown & Brown Insurance

VP of Engineering & Operations for Brown & Brown managing engineering and operational capabilities in Plano, TX. Leading teams to drive technology adoption and operational excellence within the company.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing cloud strategies, optimizing cloud performance, and leading workforce transformation initiatives. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and implement data governance and FinOps practices to drive operational excellence and business value.

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Cloud Strategy DevelopmentData Governance ExpertiseFinOps ImplementationLeadership in Organizational ChangeOperational Efficiency Optimization

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Hard Skills

Cloud ModernizationData EngineeringDevOps PracticesSRE ImplementationAI Infrastructure SupportData AnalyticsEnterprise Data PlatformsAutomation TechniquesIncident ResponsePerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementBusiness AcumenTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsData Analytics ToolsMonitoring ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Operational TransformationAgility ImprovementOrganizational MaturityRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multi-year engineering, operations, teammate (employee) experience, and cloud strategy aligned with enterprise goals.
Shape and evolve the operating model to improve agility, scalability, and organizational maturity.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CITO on technology trends, organizational design, and operational transformation.
Lead workforce transformation to uplift technical skills, leadership capabilities, and team effectiveness.
Build, inspire, and develop high performing teams across cloud engineering, infrastructure, teammate experience, operations, and command center functions.
Define and lead the enterprise cloud strategy, including architecture, workload placement, modernization, and migration roadmaps.
Build and mature a FinOps capability to optimize cloud spend, improve forecasting, and drive cost efficient engineering practices.
Drive cloud performance optimization, automation, and operational efficiency across all environments.
Oversee cloud engineering, platform engineering, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Implement modern DevOps, SRE, automation, and continuous delivery practices.
Establish engineering standards, governance, and reusable frameworks that improve quality, speed, and reliability.
Build out the Operations & Command Center, ensuring proactive monitoring, incident response, and operational resilience.
Drive operational excellence through automation, observability, and data driven decision making.
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability across all critical systems and services.
Build and scale AI infrastructure support for AI driven agent monitoring, automated inventory and asset intelligence, and AI enabled management and observability.
Partner with data, security, and engineering teams to ensure AI infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise strategy.
Oversee enterprise infrastructure strategy across networks, compute, storage, and end user technologies.
Champion a modern, frictionless teammate (employee) experience through intuitive tools and reliable services.
Partner with HR, Security, and Business Units to ensure technology enhances productivity and engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, engineering, or related fields, including 5+ years in a senior executive or Chief Engineering and Operations-level role.
Proven success building and scaling enterprise data platforms and modern data architectures.
Deep expertise in data governance, data engineering, cloud modernization strategies, and ability to implement and scale FinOps practices to drive financial accountability, cost transparency, and cloud efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment with a strong bias for action.
Strong business acumen with a track record of enabling measurable business value through data.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience driving organizational change and building data-driven cultures.
Strong understanding of regulatory, ethical, and security considerations related to data and AI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.