Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Project Lead / Manager to be based on-site at our client in Japan. In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery for a large Life & Annuity insurance client. You will be accountable for account objectives, project financials, and delivery quality. You will also act as the primary client contact and lead a diverse engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery & Account Management
•Lead end-to-end delivery and achieve account objectives for Application Outsourcing and Managed Services engagements.
•Lead and deliver large-scale software development projects, managing cross-functional teams.
•Manage project financials, including budget, forecasting, and profitability.
•Drive business development by identifying and developing new opportunities within the account.
Estimation & Planning
•Drive accurate estimates of effort, timeline, and resources.
•Ensure realistic commitments and on-time delivery.
•Manage resource planning, timeline tracking, and risk mitigation.
Customer Handling
•Act as the primary point of contact for the client.
•Address client queries and ensure high customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Leadership
•Work with architects and senior engineers to maintain high standards of code quality, design, and technical excellence.
•Support the BA team in query resolution and defect analysis.
Mentorship & Team Development
•Mentor and guide team members.
•Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance assessments, and career development planning.
•Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications
•15–18+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years in managerial roles overseeing teams and projects.
•Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery and managing Application Outsourcing / Managed Services for large Life & Annuity insurance clients.
•Track record of successfully delivering large-scale software projects with cross-functional teams.
•Solid understanding of the Japanese insurance market, particularly Annuity products.
•Fluent in both Japanese and English (verbal and written). Must have N1 level.
•Strong communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills, with demonstrated success managing diverse engineering teams.
•Expertise in project management (resource planning, schedule tracking, risk mitigation).
•Hands-on experience with Micro Focus tools, COBOL, JCL, and DB2 for UDB.
•Strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience with Vantage and wmA products.
•Certifications such as LOMA, PMP, Scrum Master, or relevant technical certifications.
