iptiQ Looking for SVP Head Engineering P&C Solutions – P&C Solutions IT at Hyderabad, Telangana Full Time

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess …

Demonstrable experience as a technology leader with a total of 15 – 20 years of experience in IT industry, having led programs spanning multiple teams or headed an IT division or organization

Feel comfortable to work in a transformational and complex environment and can get things done in a fast-paced surrounding

Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts

Substantial Technology background with experience in the transformation of IT landscapes including cloud-native solutions development, operations and knowledge of state-of-the-art technology

Sound experience in creating applications with global regulations and data protection guideline requirements

Experience in applying technology to seek business challenges and realize vision & strategy

Experience building technology teams ground up in India and working with multiple strategic partners and vendors

Combined agile practices with leadership and management skills across cultures, geographies, and organizational levels

Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement

Excellent sales, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Passion to accomplish with a strong commitment to quality and timely customer service

At ease with leaving your comfort zone dealing positively with ambiguity

Prior experience working in P&C Insurance technology, startups & products preferred

Proficiency in English is required

About the position

The Head of Engineering role is a senior member of the P&C Solutions IT leadership team. This role will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the products and solutions within the P&C Solutions portfolio globally. All members of the Product development team – employees and strategic partners located globally will report into this role. This role will require hands on technical and thought leadership along with people management skills. This role will report directly to Head of P&C Solutions Technology and Data.

Are you a senior technology leader with a hands-on approach to coaching and guiding technologists to deliver solutions along strategic directions?

If this sounds like you, then you have the prerequisites needed to be a Technology Leader in Swiss Re and a new member of our team!

The primary responsibility as is the overall technology delivery for P&C Client Solutions. We believe in a joint leadership model. Together with your colleagues, the Product Solution Leaders and Digital Transformation Leaders, you will resolve priority challenges and ensure that delivery can support the organization’s goal. You will align technology strategy with fellow Technology Leads to improve technology investments and decide where experimentation is warranted to innovate and drive practices and technology forward. The role will also be responsible to ensure the solution can be operated in an efficient & cost-effective way.

We’re looking for leaders who …

Are hands-on technologists, passionate about technology, eager to learn new technologies, inspiring your teams and sharing your knowledge

Have extensive experience in building strong technical teams and managing agile cross-functional and continuous delivery teams

Are a great mentor, strong relationship builder and a confident communicator with the ability to facilitate the technical skills of people they lead

Are data driven and a pragmatic problem solver with an eye for business who loves creating order out of uncertainty and thinks strategically about tough trade-offs

Have a resilient personality, comfortable with change and able to get over setbacks and motivate peers to do the same

Can listen, comprehend, challenge requirements and work out a realistic design

About the team

The person hired in this role will be a part of the Chief Information & Data Officer (CIDO) Reinsurance – Swiss Re Solutions Team.

P&C Solutions tech team consists of talented architects, engineers and developers who bring in their rich experience around technology combined with deep business insights

The Reinsurance Technology team has a consistent record of successful delivery and has a pipeline of tasks for the next few years with a focus on cloud transformation, which is a critical part of digital transformation.

Swiss Re Property & Casualty’s professionals provide clients with a broad range of premium products, unmatched offers, and tailored solutions. Closeness to the markets and a thorough understanding of the key drivers enable us to recognize trends in the risk landscape early and develop innovative reinsurance solutions in collaboration with our clients. Our teams translate global expertise and local knowledge into tailor-made solutions for clients across the globe. Our portfolio is well positioned for future growth, backed by a highly experienced staff with strong underwriting expertise. This fact makes us a forceful partner in providing the right solutions for our treaty and facultative clients. A local market presence combined with an understanding of how external factors impact each line of business allow us to differentiate and tailor our approach for each client.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Swiss Re offers modern work models and attractive workplaces that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences and life phases.