Innovation Strategy & Enterprise Programs Lead

AIA Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Malaysia is seeking an Associate Director, Innovation & Program Management to drive enterprise-wide innovation and oversee transformative programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, harness Data, Analytics, and AI to enable business growth and operational efficiency, and establish governance for risk and performance.

Role requires senior leadership, stakeholder management, and a proven ability to deliver end-to-end programs with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in data engineering design and development, including people management.
• Experience leading and providing technical guidance to data engineering team.
• Proven ability to plan and manage end-to-end delivery of projects and work assignments.
• Strong stakeholder management and business engagement skills.
• Experience in requirement analysis and working closely with business stakeholder.
• Hands-on experience in PL/SQL (Oracle), MS SQL, Informatica PowerCenter, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Qlik Replicate, with knowledge of CDC for real-time ETL processing.
• Solid experience in IT project delivery, including system implementation and technology deployment.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of the insurance business and its operations, including distribution channel.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Strategy Development and Execution.
• Define and implement the innovation roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and market trends.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies (Data, Analytics, and AI) to develop innovative policies, processes, and products that drive business growth.
• Foster partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academic institutions to unlock innovation opportunities.
• Program Governance and Management.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide programs.
• Ensure programs meet timelines, budget requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks to manage program risks, quality, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executive management, operational teams, and external partners, to drive alignment and shared goals.
• Communicate program progress, innovation outcomes, and business impact effectively to diverse audiences.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making.
• Utilize data analytics and insights to identify market opportunities, streamline operations, and enhance customer experience.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions to support predictive decision-making and strategic foresight.
• Change Management and Cultural Transformation.
• Champion an innovation-driven culture that encourages creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Support workforce upskilling in analytics, AI, and innovation methodologies

Skills

Data engineering leadership

End-to-end delivery

Stakeholder management

Requirement analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Insurance domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PL/SQL (Oracle)

MS SQL

Informatica PowerCenter

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Qlik Replicate

Job description

AIA Malaysia is seeking an Associate Director, Innovation & Program Management to drive enterprise-wide innovation and oversee transformative programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, harness Data, Analytics, and AI to enable business growth and operational efficiency, and establish governance for risk and performance.

Role requires senior leadership, stakeholder management, and a proven ability to deliver end-to-end programs with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and workforce