Vice President, Enterprise Data, AI & Platform Engineering - PGIM Real Estate (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Key Responsibilities Lead strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise applications including the unified data platform and data access layer. Build the AI foundation that enables natural language queries, chatbot experiences, and RAG-based capabilities across structured and unstructured data. Design and govern the technical architecture to ensure scalability, performance, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Partner with business stakeholders to translate priorities into technology solutions that deliver measurable business value. Manage, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and architects, fostering a culture of accountability and delivery excellence. Drive data governance and AI readiness in partnership with PGIM's technology councils and enterprise architecture functions.

Own the enterprise application roadmap for PGIM Real Estate, aligning investments and milestones with broader modernization priorities. Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including SOW oversight, delivery accountability, and cost optimization. What you will bring Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data platform engineering, or solution architecture. 5+ years leading data engineering or software development teams. Genuine enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies, demonstrated by active engagement with the latest tools and ongoing self-directed learning.

Leadership & Collaboration Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and organizational levels. Full Stack Development Proficiency in modern programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, or C#) with hands-on coding and code review experience.

Front-end development expertise using React, Angular, or equivalent frameworks. Back-end and API development using REST, GraphQL, microservices, and event-driven architectures. Experience designing and building transactional systems with high throughput, low latency, and ACID guarantees.

Systems & Application Architecture Solution design, system decomposition, and build-vs-buy evaluation across SaaS and custom-built platforms. Deep expertise in complex API contracts, integration patterns, and multi-level on-behalf-of flows. Ability to engineer for high availability, zero-downtime operations, and disaster recovery.

Data & Platforms Strong SQL and relational database skills (design, performance tuning, stored procedures). Experience with modern data lakehouse platforms such as Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, OneLake, Semantic Models). Reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Cloud, DevOps & Security Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) for hosting and integrating enterprise apps. CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and modern DevOps practices. Modern security and IAM standards (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC) and auditable change management processes.

What Sets You Apart Real estate or investment management systems exposure (property management, fund/investment accounting, loan servicing) is a strong plus. About PGIM Real Estate With $208B in gross assets under management and administration ($131B net), PGIM Real Estate provides investors and borrowers access to a range of real estate equity, real estate debt, agriculture, and impact solutions across the risk-return spectrum.

PGIM Real Estate is a business of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM Real Estate's risk management approach, execution capabilities and industry insights are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing, and the local experience of professionals in 32 cities globally.

Through its investment, financing, asset management, and talent management approach, PGIM Real Estate engages in practices that strive to ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that seek to strengthen communities around the world. For more information visit pgimrealestate.com.

What we offer you: 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). 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.