Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives
Core
Lead and manage high-value strategic technology initiatives, including M&A, overseeing end-to-end delivery, planning, budgeting, and governance for Group Technology.
Role type
Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives
Builds
Strategic technology initiatives and M&A programs for AIA Group
Domain
International insurance and financial services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic program leadership, M&A execution, cross-functional team management, executive stakeholder engagement, budgeting and financial management, risk and dependency management, change management, vendor partner management
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, PMP or Agile certification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning including budgeting and investment priorities; Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation; Oversee risk, issue, and dependency management across initiatives; Engage Executive Committee sponsors on strategic priorities; Lead cross-functional teams across Group and Local Business Units to deliver key initiatives; Manage vendor partners involved, ensuring vendor selection, contracting negotiations, onboarding, and integration into projects
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
