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Job Summary
As Head of Application – PruOne and Products, you are responsible for having a thorough awareness of the company's system landscape, system architecture, and related business processes to ensure that all technical deliverables are in accordance with the standards and expectations set by the business stakeholders. This role is also responsible for interacting with the regional platform team to help ensure delivery of the regional platform for the company. This position requires leading, designing, and developing a technical end-to-end framework for a local solution or any integration with partner systems or external APIs.
Job Accountabililites
Head of Application on the areas of PruOne and Products, covering all the applications used in this area, by providing expertise in requirement gathering & analysis, solution design & documentation, and end-to-end technology delivery of business initiatives
Analyze current technology trends, regional technology roadmap, and internal company’s current technology state and design for future convergence and sustainability
Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates. Prepare the technical specification and maintain the changes
Partner with distribution, underwriting, and product teams to deliver seamless digital journey
Analyze problems and implement appropriate technical solutions
Ensure that all development and implementation are compliant with IT governance policy
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications
Propose and establish a framework for necessary contributions from various departments
Account for possible project technical challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources, and scope
Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions
Build and establish company software framework and development standards to align with regional direction
Lead an internal development team in implementation of local in-house mobile or web app system for business needs
Lead various technical integration with regional platforms or third-party platform system such as eWallet partner, bank partner, lead generation partner etc
Oversee project strategies and processes
Develop guidelines for software testing
Technical support and planning for application management post go-live of business-critical applications
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree, preferably Major in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Management.
Sound knowledge on IT Application architecture, Design methodologies across multiple platforms
Good grip on non-functional areas like performance, scalability, human interaction, & good software design
Extensive knowledge/experience on SDLC processes
Proven experience in a leadership role within IT industry, managing teams and delivering IT projects or services
Strong understanding of IT principles, technologies, and trends, with a focus on areas relevant to the tribe’s domain
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their potential.
Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the ability to align
Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and recommend appropriate solutions
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Management)
- Sound knowledge of IT application architecture and multi-platform design methodologies
- Strong expertise in non-functional areas: performance, scalability, usability, and good software design
- Extensive knowledge and experience with SDLC processes
- Proven leadership experience managing IT teams and delivering projects or services
- Strong understanding of IT principles, technologies, and trends relevant to the domain
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for complex technical situations
- Strong project management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience leading internal development teams to build local mobile or web applications
- Experience integrating with regional platforms and third-party systems (e.g., eWallets, banks, lead-generation partners) via APIs
- Ability to document technical specifications and maintain change control in line with IT governance
- Experience developing guidelines for software testing and post-go-live application management
What We Do
In Asia and Africa, Prudential has been providing familiar, trusted financial security to people for 100 years. Today, headquartered in Hong Kong and London, we are ranked top three in 12 Asian markets with 18 million customers, around 68,000 average monthly active agents and access to over 27,000 bank branches in the region. Prudential is focused on opportunities in the most exciting growth markets in Asia and Africa. With access to over 4 billion people in both these regions, we are investing in broadening our presence and building our leadership in the life and asset management markets. We are committed to making a positive impact on our customers, our employees and our communities by delivering the best savings, health and protection solutions to people so they can get the most out of life. Visit our websites for more information Prudential plc: https://www.prudentialplc.com/ Prudence Foundation: https://www.prudentialplc.com/en/prudence-foundation
