Summary
Supports the Senior Application Manager in executing initiatives aligned with the Division strategy. Manages assigned solution areas and oversees the roadmap for technology platforms or end-user solutions. Acts as the subject matter expert for key technologies and ensures implementations follow design principles that emphasize flexibility and modularity.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
- Ensures effective and efficient delivery of IT solutions that align with strategic goals and deliver business value.
- Oversees planning and execution of projects, enforces software development lifecycle and quality standards, and ensures system delivery aligns with enterprise architecture.
- Maintains application availability and resolves issues promptly.
- Manages and optimizes team resources to meet business demands, while coaching and mentoring team members to build technical capabilities and drive performance.
- Accountable for solution portfolios, ensuring designs are scalable and meet performance expectations.
- Translates business requirements into system solutions and leads complex projects that support business growth.
- Develops software based on best practices, performs testing, supports user acceptance, and provides second-level production support.
- Handles medium to high complexity projects, collaborating with vendors and infrastructure teams.
- Leads key initiatives including automation, policy updates, product launches, and system enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Degree in IT from an accredited institution. Master's degree is preferred.
- 8-10 years of experience in IT application development environment, with 6-8 years in supervisory experience on the supported IT domain (Application solutioning on design and development)
- Sound experience in execution of IT projects with high level of expertise in system application and technology implementation delivery.
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with middle management team, internal & external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Domain proficiency in insurance business and its operations including distribution channels modus operandi is essential
- Able to work independently and highly self-motivated
- Able to work with peers and other stakeholders, a team player
- Technical skills required: ASP & VB.NET, Bootstrap, Telerik, web services development (json, soap), Oracle, SQL, Sybase, JAVA, Java Servlet 2.0, Window batch script; XCOM, SFTP, Crystal Report, Share Point, AEM(for future).
