Associate Director-IT
ROLE OBJECTIVE
The incumbent is accountable for delivery of key corporate and supporting software systems requirements, managing and developing key supplier relationships and contributing to support overall IT and business strategy. The role will drive key innovative business solutions, with focus on delivery, integration and maintenance of key IT systems to enable business strategy and increase business competitive capability through application of appropriate technology solutions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Delivery, Integration and Maintenance of key corporate and supporting systems
• Develop project budgets, schedules and Multi-Generational Project Plan to meet business objectives including project scheduling, estimations, risk planning, resource allocation, development plans, test plans (functional and performance), training and implementation plans
• Define and build key performance metrics and provide analytics and business intelligence capabilities
• Work with and manage third party suppliers for solution delivery. Evaluate supplier performance against established performance measurements and manage required supplier relationships
• Partner with business to effectively prioritize project activities within resource availability, effectively managing, resolving and communicating with stakeholders on all support issues
• Lead change efforts by challenging others to continuously improve; fosters new original and creative solutions while taking what exists and making it better
SKILLS
Domain/Technical Knowledge
• Have knowledge of and be able to use software development methodologies like Waterfall, Iterative, Prototyping, Agile using XP and SCRUM
• Able to execute projects using Quality models and tools like CMMi and ISO standards
• Understanding of SOA, Business Intelligence and analytics tools, Enterprise Content Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management, System Integration, Portals etc
• Experience in Microsoft .Net Technologies , HRMIS and Oracle E-Biz
• Good design and architecture skills using n-tier architectures (scalability, multithreading, caching, Security, business & data layers) or SOA based applications
• Working experience in designing and architecting web based solutions using VB.Net, ASP.Net, AJAX, JavaScript, Adv. Java, J2EE, etc development technologies. Plan, design, and manage the development of enterprise-wide business solutions
• Knowledge of SQL and Oracle database. Ability to develop enterprise-wide strategy, plan, design, and build databases, data warehouses, data marts, etc
• Have knowledge on different estimations techniques like FPA, Work Break Down, etc
• Thorough understanding of Web and Windows Services
• Knowledge and Experience in AI, ML and other new technologies in financial systems
Behavioral/Others
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and departments. Should be able to communicate with all levels of technology, business, third party vendors and customer both verbally and in writing
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities, demonstrated analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Proven time management proficiency to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently and in a teams
• Ability to adapt to constant change
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
EDUCATION
Qualification
MBA; Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or Information Systems
Additional Certifications/ Trainings (desirable): CMMi, ISO 27001, CSDP, Agile, Scrum, PMP