Vantage-one/wma

Essential Job Functions Estimation and Planning Drive accurate project estimations including effort timeline and resource planning ensuring realistic project commitments and on-time delivery Customer Handling Act as the primary point of contact for clients addressing their queries and ensuring high customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle Technical Solutioning Lead the design and implementation of robust technical solutions that meet customer requirements and align with business objectives End-to-End Project Management Oversee the entire project lifecycle including scope management risk mitigation resource allocation and change management ensuring adherence to organizational and client expectations Team Support Provide leadership and technical guidance to a team of software engineers including code reviews mentorship and hands-on support to resolve complex technical issues Technical Expertise Hands-on Experience with Micro Focus tools and COBOL JCL CICS DB2 for z OS Assembler PL I Rexx flat sequential files GDGs and VSAM Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices Experience Minimum 12 years of industry experience including at least 5 years in a similar leadership role within software engineering US Insurance Domain Expertise Familiarity with US Insurance Life and Annuity policy administration platform Project Ownership and Collaboration Take complete ownership of projects managing them from initiation to closure including planning execution monitoring and delivery Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management and QA to define project requirements and ensure successful software project delivery Mentorship and Growth Foster the professional development of team members through regular feedback coaching and career development planning Strategic Contributions Contribute to the organization s software engineering strategy by participating in technology assessments innovation discussions and process improvements Task Management Oversee project tasks and assignments assisting with prioritization and work planning to meet project milestones and deliverables Project Oversight Monitor project timelines resource allocation and budgets to ensure efficient execution and delivery Risk Management Identify potential project risks early propose mitigation strategies and proactively resolve issues as they arise Team Culture Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture encouraging continuous learning and knowledge sharing Basic Qualifications Educational Background Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience Debugging Skills Strong programming debugging and problem-solving skills Leadership Experience Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams in a technical capacity Methodologies Familiarity with Agile Scrum or other project management frameworks Domain Knowledge Experience in the US Insurance domain specifically in Life and Annuity products Organizational Skills Strong time management organizational and multitasking abilities Growth Mindset Openness to learning and expanding leadership capabilities Additional Preferred Qualifications Product Knowledge Exposure to Vantage and wmA products is a significant advantage Conversion and Migration Experience driving end-to-end conversion and migration projects will be highly beneficial Advanced Education A masters degree in a related field is a plus Certifications Relevant certifications such as PMP Scrum Master or technical certifications are highly desirable Continuous Learning Training in leadership project management or technical skills is an advantage Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services such as false websites or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf More information on employment scams is available