Value Momentum Software Services

Job Title : Director Application Engineering Center.

Primary skills : Technology Strategy, Project Delivery, Process Optimization, Team mentorship, Stakeholder management, Pre-sales, Governance and Framework, Innovation and continuous improvement and business acumen (P&C).

Location : Hyderabad.

Mode of work : This role requires person to Work from Office.

Experience : 15+ Yrs.

About the job :

Join us at an exciting time as we undergo a significant transformation, leader in the P&C industry. This leadership role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, deliver scalable and secure solutions, and empower our customers to stay ahead in their markets.

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and a customer-centric approach, you will play a pivotal role in shaping transformative solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency.

If you are passionate about leadership, innovation, and impactful solutions, join us to make a difference and shape the future of the P&C industry.

Know your team :

At ValueMomentum, we are a team of passionate engineers who thrive on tackling complex business challenges with innovative solutions while transforming the P&C insurance value chain. We achieve this through strong engineering foundation and continuously refining our processes, methodologies, tools, agile delivery teams, and core engineering archetypes.

Our core expertise lies in six key areas : Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, Data Engineering, Core Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Domain expertise. Join a team that invests in your growth.

Our Infinity Program empowers you to build your career with role-specific skill development leveraging immersive learning platforms.

You'll have the opportunity to showcase your talents by contributing to impactful projects.

Responsibilities :

1. Leadership and Strategy :

- Spearhead the development of innovative digital products and applications, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

- Design and implement strategic roadmaps to adopt cutting-edge technologies and deliver scalable, secure solutions.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation across multidisciplinary teams.

2. Technology and Solution Leadership :

- Drive pre-sales efforts by collaborating with stakeholders to craft compelling, client-aligned solutions.

- Lead the implementation and scaling of the TechPulse Navigator for aligning engineering solutions with business goals.

- Develop and enhance assets and accelerators to improve productivity and reduce time-to-market.

- Establish and manage technology alliances and partnerships to leverage market innovations.

3. Project Delivery and Governance :

- Ensure all projects adhere to the Engineering Center governance framework.

- Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and quality standards, in capacity of technology and engineering process owner, not owning the project delivery per say.

- Proactively manage risks and communicate delivery changes to stakeholders.

4. People Development and Growth :

- Lead and deliver Engineering Center (EC) initiatives to drive talent development and innovation.

- Build and mentor high-performing teams, focusing on upskilling and fostering a collaborative culture.

5. Operational Efficiency and Optimization :

- Maximize utilization by optimizing bench resources to meet organizational demands.

- Drive hiring process improvements, ensuring an efficient recruitment strategy.

- Monitor and manage the average cost per resource, ensuring operational sustainability and profitability.

5. Client and Stakeholder Engagement :

- Engage with clients to understand needs, present tailored solutions, and deliver high-impact results.

- Influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and alignment.

6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement :

- Drive the development of accelerators and tools to enhance solution quality and reduce time-to-market.

- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement across technology, project delivery, and operations.

- Stay ahead of industry trends, integrating advancements into the technology stack.

Required Skills : Candidates are required to have these mandatory skills to get the eligibility of their profile assessed.

The must have requirements are :

- Extensive Leadership Experience : Over 15 years of experience in software engineering and delivery management, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles such as Director and Associate Director.

- Domain Expertise : Deep expertise in P&C insurance systems, with experience designing and delivering business-critical solutions.

- Cloud and Application Engineering : Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS), microservices, and DevSecOps practices to enable scalable and secure applications.

- Proven Innovator : Demonstrated success in building accelerators, tools, and strategies to drive productivity and enhance time-to-market.

- Stakeholder and Client Management : Strong experience in engaging with stakeholders, managing client relationships, and delivering high-impact solutions that align with business objectives.

- Team Leadership and Mentorship : Skilled in building and managing high-performing teams across remote locations, with a focus on talent development and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

- Delivery Excellence : Expertise in managing end-to-end delivery of complex software solutions, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and quality standards.

- Operational Efficiency : Strong focus on process improvement, continuous delivery, and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve organizational goals.

- Communication and Influence : Ability to effectively communicate technical strategies and progress to stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and alignment.

About ValueMomentum :

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property & casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We offer a comprehensive suite of advisory, development, implementation, and maintenance services across the entire P&C insurance value chain.

This includes Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, and more, empowering insurers to stay ahead with sustained growth, high performance, and enhanced stakeholder value. Trusted by over 75 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest standalone insurance-focused solutions providers to the US insurance industry.

Our culture - Our fuel :

- At ValueMomentum, we believe in making employees win by nurturing them from within, collaborating and looking out for each other.

- People first Empower employees to succeed.

- Nurture leaders Nurture from within.

- Enjoy wins - Recognize and celebrate wins.

- Collaboration - Foster a culture of collaboration and people-centricity.

- Diversity - Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

- Fun - Create a fun and engaging work environment.

- Warm welcome - Provide a personalized onboarding experience.

Company Benefits :

- Compensation Competitive compensation package comparable to the best in the industry.

- Career Growth Career development, comprehensive training & certification programs, and fast track growth for high potential associates.

Benefits : Comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.