Software Development Director

You should have proven experience in leading and delivering life insurance policy conversion projects or similar initiatives. It will be your responsibility to oversee the entire data conversion lifecycle, from planning and design to execution, testing, and go-live, ensuring that projects stay on track and within budget. Working closely with client stakeholders will be crucial as you understand their data requirements, facilitate design sessions, and address their concerns throughout the project lifecycle. A strong understanding of data conversion processes, data structures, and mapping techniques used in life insurance is essential for this role. You will be expected to manage and mentor a team of data conversion consultants, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance management. Implementing and maintaining data quality controls and validation processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of converted data will also be part of your responsibilities. Effective communication of project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, both internally and externally, is key. You should be able to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges related to data conversion while managing risks, blockers, and challenges proactively to ensure timely delivery on commitments and maintain full stakeholder transparency. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of data conversion projects will be encouraged. Moreover, you should have experience in configuring new product launches in the Life and Annuity Domain, as well as enhancing existing products. An eagerness to learn new digital technologies and cloud platforms is highly valued, along with the ability to suggest better ways of doing things in the platform. Familiarity with SDLC methodologies is also required. In terms of experience and skills, you should have at least 15 years of work experience in the successful delivery of complex policy conversion projects end to end. A strong understanding of data conversion processes, data structures, data mapping, ETL tools, and database management systems is essential. Knowledge of the Life & Annuity Insurance domain in a TPA environment is a must, as well as experience with project management methodologies such as Agile/Waterfall. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, including the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. You should also be able to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges related to data conversion, while possessing a strong understanding of data quality principles and best practices. Familiarity with life insurance systems, regulations, and industry standards, as well as experience with project management methodologies and tools, will be beneficial for this role.,