HDFC Life Insurance - Chief Manager/Assistant Vice President - Product Implementation

HDFC Life; Mumbai; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Chief Manager / AVP Product Tech in Mumbai. This role involves leading product implementation, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance across systems. Ideal candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in life insurance, a deep understanding of policy administration systems like Life Asia, and proven Agile project management skills. The candidate must possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in life insurance product implementation and project delivery.
• Deep understanding of life insurance products and policy administration systems.
• Proven track record in managing SDLC or Agile projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee product launches across platforms and systems.
• Manage senior stakeholders across departments.
• Ensure adherence to internal and regulatory compliance standards.

Skills

Life insurance product implementation

Cross-functional project delivery

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

Life Asia or equivalent

Job description

Description:

Main Purpose of the Role:
As Chief Manager / AVP Product Tech, you will lead the Product Implementation & Project Execution function, responsible for end-to-end product launches, transformation initiatives, and governance across systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Development, Actuarial, Business Solutions, and Enterprise Technology to drive strategic change and deliver high‑impact outcomes.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Product Launch & Execution:

• Drive and oversee product launches across platforms and systems
• Lead automation initiatives and manage UAT cycles
• Ensure efficient execution by managing dependencies and aligning with product‑specific requirements
• Establish outcome‑oriented program portfolios with strong governance

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Manage senior stakeholders across departments
• Develop and share best practices in project management, system development, and product launch processes
• Identify and lead cost‑reduction opportunities through automation and process innovation

System & Process Innovation:

• Set up product rules and logic to minimize defects
• Design mechanisms for faster and accurate value testing across systems
• Engage with internal teams (Products, Actuarial, Technology, UW, Claims, Customer Service) for continuous improvement

Audit & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to internal and regulatory compliance standards
• Prepare RMC and Board‑level decks for product governance

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

• Product & Pricing
• IT
• Legal & Compliance
• Underwriting & Operations
• Analytics
• Distribution

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7‑10 years of experience in life insurance product implementation and cross‑functional project delivery
• Deep understanding of life insurance products and policy administration systems (e.g., Life Asia or equivalent)
• Proven track record in managing SDLC or Agile projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self‑driven, structured, and highly accountable with a passion for driving change