Job Description :
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 : Bachelor’s 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 and products is a significant advantage.Conversion and Migration : Experience driving end-to-end conversion and migration projects will be highly beneficial.Advanced Education : A master’s 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.At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.