Assistant Vice President - Information Technology

Hdfc Life Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HDFC Life is seeking an AVP Corporate Agency Manager - Banca to lead Core Policy Administration platforms in a large-scale insurance program in Mumbai. You will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders, manage releases, change delivery, and mentor a team, delivering high-quality solutions on time while aligning with regulatory and operational standards.

Candidates should have 15+ years of experience, a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, and strong PM, vendor management and

Qualifications

• AVP role with deep technical expertise in Core Policy Systems (Life/Asia, Group/Asia, AS/400, MQ).
• Strong PM and problem-solving skills; able to meet deadlines and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Core Policy Administration platforms.
• Oversee change delivery and issue resolution SLA.
• Prioritise features, enhancements, and technical debt with stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contracts and performance reviews.
• Oversee releases and change management.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

Tools

AS/400

MQ

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What are we looking for?

AVP managing Core Insurance Policy Systems havingDeep technical expertise in relevant insurance platforms Life/Asia, Group/ Asia, AS/400, MQInsurance product and process backgroundStrong project management and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work under deadlines and manage cross-functional teamsAdaptability and ability to work under deadlinesTeam and Vendor managementExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skillsProven ability to work under deadlines and manage cross-functional teams

What does the job entail?

• Managing Core Policy Administration platforms
• Manage the change delivery and issue resolution SLA
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to prioritise features, enhancements, and technical debt
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and roadmap alignment
• Manage key integrations across various applications
• Lead platform audits and risk assessments
• Oversee release and change management
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

Work Experience

15+ years

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, ITIL, cloud platforms) are a plus

Preferred Skills

Deep technical expertise in relevant insurance platforms Life/Asia, Group/ Asia, AS/400, MQInsurance product and process backgroundStrong project management and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work under deadlines and manage cross-functional teamsAdaptability and ability to work under deadlinesTeam and Vendor managementExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skillsProven ability to work under deadlines and manage cross-functional teams