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Associate Director, Software EngineeringConfidential Company • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Associate Director, Software Engineering

Associate Director, Software Engineering

Confidential Company • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5 days ago
Job description

Associate Director, Software Engineering

The role will take ownership of multiple digital / application product roadmap, leading the development and management of the digital asset / application, drive functional and non‑functional capabilities, and generate significant business outcomes. The role may involve a mix of technical, strategic, and managerial responsibilities.

The role will require leading a team of Software Engineers to deliver valuable and trusted solutions to business users at every touchpoint, looking after the important deadlines related to projects and assignments of the company.

You must have good organizational skills, be able to multitask within a complex environment and with strong interpersonal skills. In addition to hiring and training staff and delegating work assignments, focus on people development, coaching and keeping staff engaged.

Job Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning and Management

  • Address overall business needs, ensure digital product roadmap in line with overall business strategy.
  • Manage, optimise and prioritise business demands in relation to business value generation and resource capacity with all business unit heads.
  • Formulate and determine the long and mid‑term strategic plan of the unit aligning to department, division, and company.
  • Drive continuous improvement for technology portfolio under your purview.
  • Participate in Tech Leadership forums and engagement, ensure key messages are rolled down to team effectively.
  • Participate and influence business stakeholders in business planning sessions to align with IT deliver and support.

Budget and Resource Management

  • Plan, manage, and optimise resources for complete execution delivery.
  • Build in‑house capability and successor planning.
  • Lead, attract and retain high quality individuals.
  • Coach and mentor team to acquire the technical and soft skills.
  • Engage team performance and development plan in aligning to the IT strategic plan.
  • Focus on business processes improvement, do the right thing and do it right.
  • Understand, challenge and analyse user stories / user requirements and translate functional and non‑functional requirements into digital solutions.
  • Accountable for application solutions / system with quality, architecture / risk / security compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Application Development and Management

  • Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviours and translate those insights into product development and enhancement opportunities.
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer success, to ensure alignment around product vision, priorities, and timelines.
  • Own the product roadmap, set priorities, and manage product backlog to ensure timely delivery of features and functionality.
  • Manage the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch, growth, and eventual retirement.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and inform product development decisions.
  • Define and track product metrics and KPIs to measure product performance and inform future enhancements.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders, including executives, sales, and customer success teams, to ensure alignment and understanding of product strategy and direction.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Act as the trusted digital solutions advisor.
  • Manage, negotiate, and influence relationships with senior leadership team and managers (inter‑ and intra‑divisional) to deliver credible and consistent solution services.
  • Manage, negotiate, and influence vendor, business partner, and Group IT relationships to provide delivery flexibility.
  • Job Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, computer science, or other related degree.
  • Min. 10 years’ professional experience within web, app or technical product management.
  • Well versed with the latest innovation in digital and able to transition a vision or an idea into reality within current limitations. Must be able to work hands‑on.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of the product management lifecycle and of web / application best practices.
  • Able to organise, prioritise and manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Understanding of a variety of methodologies from Agile to Waterfall, and of common software development practices.
  • Preferred technical knowledge / skills : ASP & VB.NET, Bootstrap, Telerik, web services development (json, soap), Oracle, SQL, Sybase, JAVA, Java Servlet 2.0, Window batch script; XCOM, SFTP, Crystal Report, Share Point, AEM, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Service Bus, BPM, API Gateway
  • Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Engineering, Information Technology, and Strategy / Planning

    Industries

    Insurance

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