At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need leaders with the courage, clarity and humanity to inspire, guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live. Our leaders always have and will play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone.

If you sound like that leader, read on.  

About the Role

The role will lead the execution and planning of IT roadmap and enterprise architecture, aligning it with the organization’s overall business strategy. This role includes establishing Architecture Governance & Solution Design Practice, Cloud Centre of Excellence, Platform Delivery and Infrastructure Engineering execution and operation model.

Responsibilities:

1. Future-Proofing IT

• Design and document To-Be Enterprise Architecture aligned with the Company’s business strategy.
• Leverage technology innovations and recommend cost-effective solutions through POCs.
• Update architectural requirements based on industry trends and best practices.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies and evaluate sustainable vendor solutions.
• Organize training to upskill the IT team in emerging technologies like Cloud, AI, and DevOps.

2. Enterprise Architecture (EA) Governance

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Company’s Enterprise Architecture Governance Framework in alignment with Group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all Enterprise Architecture review sessions in-country and regionally.
• Manage exception requests, ensuring alignment with Group standards and stakeholder approvals.
• Address technology obsolescence by creating actionable business cases.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Recommend and implement scalable, reusable, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Participate in key IT committees (e.g., IT Risk, Security, and Steering).
• Continuously refine governance processes to address evolving business needs.

3. Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Develop and drive solution architecture blueprints for applications, data, security, and infrastructure pillars.
• Establish architecture standards and best practices to ensure consistency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Product Management to align solution specifications with business needs and current technology.
• Guide strategic technology investments to maximize long-term business value.
• Lead the architecture team in defining scalable and reusable business-driven solutions.
• Represent the Company in Group Cloud Steering Committees to align with overall cloud strategies.
• Ensure the scalability, stability, and maintenance of existing IT systems.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Experiences:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 10-12 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Extensive familiarity with Financial Services and the Insurance industry, particularly in aligning IT solutions with strategic goals.
• Proven track record in managing teams, IT strategies, and large-scale cross-functional projects.
• Expertise in IT strategic planning, governance formulation, and change management with exposure to budget planning and organizational strategies

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of digital technologies such as Cloud, AI, and DevOps, with proven experience in steering complex IT solutions.

Communication and Leadership:

• Exceptional influencing, consultation, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with senior leaders and external partners.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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