Bearing Point

Job Description:

Strong consulting mindset and the ability to operate across business, technology and programme stakeholders.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the IT workstream, drive technology integration activities, identify and resolve issues, and ensure successful delivery of the overall PMI objectives.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in insurance IT and PMI / M&A integration, with the ability to move between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:

IT PMI / Integration Leadership.
Lead and own the IT workstream for the post-merger integration programme.
Develop and drive the IT integration roadmap, priorities, milestones and key deliverables.
Assess the technology landscape of the organisations involved and identify integration requirements, dependencies, gaps and risks.
Lead integration planning across applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, networks, cloud and other technology domains.
Ensure IT integration activities are aligned with overall business and PMI objectives.
Identify opportunities to rationalise, consolidate and optimise technology platforms and services.

Hands-on IT Transformation & Delivery:

Take a hands-on approach to driving IT integration activities rather than operating solely at a governance level.
Work closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors and external advisers to translate PMI requirements into actionable plans.
Drive resolution of complex technology issues, dependencies and integration challenges.
Review existing technology environments and recommend practical solutions based on business priorities, technical feasibility and timelines.
Support application, infrastructure, data and technology migration activities as required.
Challenge existing approaches and identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and efficiency.

Stakeholder & Programme Management:

Act as the primary IT lead for the PMI workstream and provide regular updates to senior management and programme leadership.
Manage senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
Coordinate closely with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, architecture and operations teams.
Manage third-party vendors, technology partners and implementation teams.
Prepare and present IT workstream status, risks, issues, dependencies and recommendations to steering committees and senior stakeholders.
Ensure decisions are made quickly and effectively in a fast-moving PMI environment.

Risk, Governance & Controls:

Identify and manage IT integration risks, issues and dependencies.
Establish appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms for the IT workstream.
Ensure technology integration activities comply with relevant regulatory, security, risk and operational requirements within the insurance environment.
Track delivery against agreed timelines, budgets and milestones.
Escalate critical risks and provide practical recommendations for resolution.

Requirements:

Must-Have:

12+ years of IT / technology experience, with experience operating at Senior Manager.
Proven experience in Post-Merger Integration (PMI), M&A, carve-out or technology integration programmes.
Strong insurance industry experience, preferably across insurance technology, applications, operations or digital transformation.
Proven experience leading an IT workstream within a large-scale transformation, PMI or M&A programme.
Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity and integration.
Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on delivery capacity, with the ability to move between strategy, planning and execution.
Strong programme/project management and delivery experience.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with C-level executives, business leaders, technology teams and external partners.
Strong consulting mindset with the ability to analyse complex situations, identify issues and provide pragmatic recommendations.
Experience working in fast-paced and high-pressure transformation environments.
Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.

Preferred:

Previous experience with major insurance M&A / PMI programmes.
Experience with insurance platforms and core insurance applications.
Experience in application rationalisation, technology migration, infrastructure integration or data migration.
Experience with cloud transformation and enterprise architecture.
Experience working with consulting firms or within a consulting environment.
Experience managing multiple technology workstreams and cross-functional teams.
Understanding of insurance regulatory, risk and compliance requirements in Singapore/APAC.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT leader rather than a pure PMO or governance professional.

We are looking for someone who can:

Lead: Take ownership of the overall IT workstream.
Analyse: Quickly understand complex insurance technology environments.
Execute: Get involved in the details and drive activities to completion.
Consult: Challenge existing approaches and provide pragmatic recommendations.
Influence: Work effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.
Adapt: Operate effectively in a fast-paced PMI environment with changing priorities.

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