Senior Solution Architect

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide application architecture direction, engineering leadership, consultancy and support to the business operations and project teams in the delivery of the Asia Digital Projects.

• Ensure the robustness/flexibility of the design to enable the effective delivery of a regional solution across multiple markets in a cost/time optimized manner utilizing repeatable technical playbooks and sound engineering design.

• Drives effective management of resources to drive resolution of identified project issues and risks, and gains internal / external buy-in that risks and issues are effectively mitigated within desired tolerance levels;

• Ensure logical and physical architecture for a project aligns with the standards and reference architectures defined by the Technical Domain and Enterprise Architects. Regularly review business strategy and current technical capabilities to support the development of reference architecture documents, strategic roadmaps, and the evaluation of current and future systems, operational models, as well as total cost of ownership.

• Provide leadership founded on strong and deep technical experience.

• Develop and foster relationships with the divisional and business unit subject matter experts

• Coach, mentor and support system development teams in implementing reference architectures and standards

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture

• 12+ years of experience in project delivery & Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC)

• 12+ years’ experience with e-business, digital and partner integration programs

• Extensive experience dealing with third parties including management of an offshore ADM center

• Experience working with remote/geographically dispersed teams including extensive travel

• Experience in Application development, design & integration

• A deep understanding of the insurance industry, key principles of business and competitive strategy, and evolving digital and societal trends

• Extensive knowledge of application architecture and digital: concepts, practices and tools

• Extensive knowledge of insurance business, systems, and processes.

• Extensive knowledge of Digital, emerging and disruptive technology applications

• Strong awareness of developing IT/insurance & cross industry/competitor trends (applications, delivery models, new technology concepts etc.)

• Manage effectively internal and external relationships

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to analyse and use data for decision making

• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Communication at Executive levels

• Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

• Experience in the design and development of enterprise wide systems

• Broad exposure to different technologies and software development methodologies

• Proven leadership skills in managing projects / working groups

• Experience with one or more SDLC methodologies

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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