Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow?

AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management (30%)

• Ensure key stakeholders are engaged, participating in delivery, and have their needs met upon project completion
• Proactively collaborate with various teams such as GIS, CIS, GCI, BCM and GIO to align solutions with Group IT strategy and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Complete and gain timely approvals of necessary governance documents
• Onboard and work with various development teams for design, build and testing.
• Lead and convene business and technology governance forums.

Deliverables and Responsibilities (70%)

• Hands-on technology architecture design & implementation in alignment with Enterprise Architecture practices & Group IT strategy:
  • Solution / application design
  • Data lake / data warehouse / Datamart / ETL/ELT solution integrating data source from internal/external & regional/local business units,
  • Data virtualization
  • Platform / Azure technology components
  • AI/ML Solutions
• Proven track record of architecting, estimating, and leading projects end-to-end while meeting customer expectations, with solid solution design experience, business expertise, and IT knowledge
• The role primarily focuses on project-based IT solution design roadmap plans that factor technology investments and risks, while providing value to the organization by improving business process and simplifying architecture
• Follow system development life cycle, documents all the necessities (e.g., Functional Specification, testing plan & result, etc.) and ensure audit requirements are met
• Additionally, project support through solution design and implementation; adhere to project timeline
• Contribute to project preparation and estimation
• Drive the implementation of solution & transition to BAU operation mode
• Provide guidance to offshore development and support team, coordinating with other Group IT teams & vendors, etc.
• Achieving audit compliance for team activities & deliverables
• Manage project risks and issues, Drive for resolution
• Stakeholder management

 Job Requirements:

• Technical and Leadership Skill (Primary Focus)
• University graduate major in IT or equivalent
• 10+ years’ experience in IT including enterprise architecture, AI solutions, data, solution & platform architecture, and solution delivery with minimal 5+ years in leadership roles.
• 5 years’ relevant experience in data lake, data warehouse, and data-mart implementation; Preferably in Insurance and/or financial industry
• Require solid experience in technologies, provisioning application services in Azure cloud infrastructure (e.g., Databricks, SQL, ADLS, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Copilot etc.)
• Experience working with business partners and digital product owners to understand specific requirements that drive the need for IT solutions
• Have regional support and leading remote development team experience in a multi-national company
• Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, lead complex engagements, attract new business, build team, and build lasting professional relationships with senior executives
• Able to operate effectively in complex program environment and support stakeholder needs when required:
  • excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • effective stakeholder management
  • good problem solving and analytical skills
  • Highly discipline in executing project activities
  • Stakeholder satisfaction through high quality project deliverables
• Strong project and people management skills. Must be able to function as a project leader as well as an individual contributor.
• A passion for creating experiences that resonate emotionally with people
• Compelling evidence of successful program delivery
• Prefer Cloud certifications e.g., MS Azure fundamental, MS Azure architect.

Subordinates (Direct Reports):

No

Financial and Non-Financial Measures:

• Attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines and procedures of works
• Full technical capability in responsible areas
• Problem solving / leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• Good business knowledge technical training techniques

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.

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