Associate Director, Digital Technology

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At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected.

Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.
If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on.
About The Role
This role is required to deliver the implementation and maintenance of application system needs under Digital Technology.

Manage a team of developers in SG and technology centers in Batam, Indonesia and KL, Malaysia.

Responsible and accountable for the smooth running of systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Successful delivery of large-scale digital technology initiatives/projects as per agreed timelines and planned budget.
  
  
• Coach and grow the teams to manage the different streams of work through a team of professionals based in SG (2 paxs) / KL, Malaysia (5 paxs) /Batam, Indonesia (25 paxs).
  
  
• Hands-on support application delivery teams and able to resolve technical difficulties for the various team
• Work with various internal teams to complete solution selection, architecture design, vendor onboarding etc.
  
  
• Define/Find proper digital technology solution, implement digital engineering best practices and ensure the technology stack is up to date
• Oversee application development following SDLC and security standards, as well as regulatory requirements
• Through collaboration, build a good understanding of the insurance business processes for the team
• Manage stakeholders effectively for business requirements and expectations
• To ensure Fair dealing related work requests are fulfilled to help businesses meet their Fair objectives.
  
  
• Performs other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor to meet operational and/or other requirements.
  

• Degree in IT or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of IT work experience in Life insurance applications development, testing, and data management.
  
  Worked for both insurance companies and IT companies would be strong plus
• Proven working experience in managing large-scale applications, data migration and help in deliver to cloud-native and hybrid environments
• Good knowledge of programming languages Java, SQL scripting, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript etc.
  
  Knowledge in iOS/Android Native, React Native is a plus
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices
• Experience building teams across locations by getting the right personnel, coaching them that can deploy solutions in different locations
• Working knowledge of the general technology landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and debugging skills.
  
  Willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Good motivator & facilitator.
  
  Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and able to interact with diverse stakeholders to present solutions, plans etc.
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal guidance and have strong sense of ownership
• Positive attitude and willingness to share and learn
• Self-motivated, self-organizing and possess drive and lead by example
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Leadership skill with ability to drive digital technology teams with proven ability to coach and develop others.
  
  
• Strong people and stakeholders’ management skills.
  

ABOUT AIA

For over a century, AIA has served the ever-changing needs of our customers across Asia-Pacific.

Our Purpose to help millions of people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives is at the heart of everything we do.

As pioneering innovators, we’re now transforming AIA to be faster, simpler and more connected to create better solutions and impactful experiences for our customers and communities.

AIA encourages and enables our people to act with clarity, courage and humanity in service of our Purpose.

JOIN US

At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make.

Whether it’s investing better wellbeing, inspiring better learning, building better relationships, or making a better impact on customers, a career at AIA will challenge you to find new ways to pursue your ‘better’.

AIA is committed to building a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive workforce for all employees to thrive in.

Join us if you believe in creating a better tomorrow!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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Required Skill Profession

It & Technology