VP - Solution Architect - Process Re-engineering CoE

mgpru; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G India is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive transformation initiatives. You will define reference architectures, socialize guidelines across India and globally, and ensure security and regulatory compliance in scalable automation solutions.

Lead by example, mentor squads, and stay ahead of technology trends to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Define standards and guidelines for transformation/automation architecture.
• Socialize standards with stakeholders in India and globally.
• Develop reusable solutions and reference architectures.
• Ensure security and regulatory compliance in solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand enterprise technology landscape, key IT systems, and data platforms.
• Identify stakeholders and build credibility and rapport across teams.
• Define architecture patterns for process transformation/automation.
• Ensure implementation of best coding and testing practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess impact.
• Mentor implementation squads and lead by example in company values.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Solution architecture

Standards and guidelines

Emerging technologies

Security and regulatory awareness

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

About M&G India

We are M&G India, the strategic innovation and digital hub for M&G. Established in 2003, we have offices in Mumbai and Pune.

Our teams work closely with colleagues across the Group worldwide to drive transformation, build digital capability, and support sustainable growth. By leveraging technology, AI, automation, and process excellence, we bring new ways of thinking to improve outcomes for both customers and colleagues.

Grounded in a vibrant culture with strong foundations, we are central to how M&G is transforming as a business.

About M&G

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

• Rapidly understand the technology landscape within the enterprise including key IT systems, data platforms and interconnections
• Identify key stakeholders and build credibility and rapport
• Define standards and guidelines for process transformation/automation solution architecture
• Socialize the standards and guidelines with stakeholders in India and globally
• Identify and document reusable solutions and solution patterns
• Develop Reference Architecture for process transformation/automation solution patterns
• Ensure implementation of best practices in software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives
• Provide guidance and mentorship to implementation squads
• Be a role model and lead by example in demonstrating the organization's values and principles
• Ensuring any solutions being designed meet M&G standards
• Playing an active role in the technology community for learning and sharing

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.