Associate Manager Software Engineering

Essential Job Functions:

• Estimation and Planning:

  Drive accurate project estimations, including effort, timeline, and resource planning, ensuring realistic project commitments and on-time delivery.

• Customer Handling:

  Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their queries, and ensuring high customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Technical Solutioning:

  Lead the design and implementation of robust technical solutions that meet customer requirements and align with business objectives.

• End-to-End Project Management:

  Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including scope management, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and change management, ensuring adherence to organizational and client expectations.

• Team Support:

  Provide leadership and technical guidance to a team of software engineers, including code reviews, mentorship, and hands-on support to resolve complex technical issues.

• Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on Experience with Micro Focus tools and COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, Assembler, PL/I, Rexx, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices.
• Experience: Minimum 12+ years of industry experience, including at least 5+ years in a similar leadership role within software engineering.

• US Insurance Domain Expertise:

  Familiarity with US Insurance Life and Annuity policy administration platform.

• Project Ownership and Collaboration:

  Take complete ownership of projects, managing them from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and QA, to define project requirements and ensure successful software project delivery.

• Mentorship and Growth:

  Foster the professional development of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.

• Strategic Contributions:

  Contribute to the organization's software engineering strategy by participating in technology assessments, innovation discussions, and process improvements.

• Task Management:

  Oversee project tasks and assignments, assisting with prioritization and work planning to meet project milestones and deliverables.

• Project Oversight:

  Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient execution and delivery.

• Risk Management:

  Identify potential project risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues as they arise.

• Team Culture:

  Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Background:

  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Debugging Skills:

  Strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Leadership Experience:

  Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams in a technical capacity.

• Methodologies:

  Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management frameworks.

• Domain Knowledge:

  Experience in the US Insurance domain, specifically in Life and Annuity products.

• Organizational Skills:

  Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Growth Mindset:

  Openness to learning and expanding leadership capabilities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Product Knowledge:

  Exposure to Vantage and wmA products is a significant advantage.

• Conversion and Migration:

  Experience driving end-to-end conversion and migration projects will be highly beneficial.

• Advanced Education:

  A master’s degree in a related field is a plus.

• Certifications:

  Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or technical certifications are highly desirable.

• Continuous Learning:

  Training in leadership, project management, or technical skills is an advantage.

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