Program Director- Insurance

Dubai - UAE | 15 - 20 Years of ExperienceAbout the JobAzentio Software incorporated in 2020 at Singapore, has been carved out of 3i Infotech, Beyontec Technologies and Path Solutions. Azentio Software provides mission critical, vertical-specific software products for customers in banking, financial services and insurance verticals and includes key products such as KASTLE™ (Universal Lending), AMLOCK™ (Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance software suite), iMal, PREMIA™ Astra (Core Insurance software), ORION™ (Enterprise Resource Planning software) and MFUND Plus™ (Asset Management platform). Azentio has over 800 customers in more than 60 countries, with a team of over 2,300 employees across offices in 12 countries (and growing) globally and is wholly owned by Funds advised by Apax Partners.Azentio offers a comprehensive range of products – serving core operations to modern digital needs – for the financial services industry. Our deep domain knowledge and solutions in financial services extend across insurance, retail and corporate lending, Islamic Banking, anti-money laundering and asset management. In addition, Azentio proudly serves mid-market enterprises across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and India with a comprehensive ERP solution.At Azentio, we believe that growth is a continuous journey. We believe that each step of this journey must be taken by committing to excellence - excellence in our products, our services, our ideas, and our people.Job TitleProgram Director- InsuranceYears of Experience15-20 yearsLocationDubaiRole SummaryWe are looking for a highly experienced Project Director to lead large-scale, global projects for our insurance clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, a deep understanding of the insurance domain, and a proven record of managing complex, multi-location engagements within the IT services/product industry.What will you do?Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery for large, global insurance accounts, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution.Act as the primary point of contact for key clients across regions, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.Drive project governance, risk management, and change control processes to maintain operational excellence.Oversee cross-functional project teams across geographies, ensuring collaboration and alignment with business objectives.Manage P&L ownership, project budgets, resource allocation, and contract deliverables.Develop and implement strategic account plans to ensure client retention and business growth.Ensure compliance with global delivery frameworks, standards, and security protocols.Mentor and guide project managers and leads to enhance team performance and leadership capability.What skills required?15–20 years of total experience, with at least 10+ years in project/program management roles.Strong background in IT services delivery and managing large-scale transformation or integration projects.Mandatory domain experience in Insurance (Life, P&C, Health, or Reinsurance).Proven experience in managing US, Europe and Middle East based customers, with an understanding of global delivery models.Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, governance, and client communication at CXO level.Excellent understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills.EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.What we Aim for?Azentio aims to be the leading provider of Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software products in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa & United States. We will achieve this by:Providing world class software products, built on the latest technologies.Providing best in class customer service, built on a deep understanding of our domains and local nuances.Being an employer of choice, attracting high quality talent.Achieving top quartile growth and margins.Customer centricity - Put customers at the center of everythingInnovation- Keep looking for a better wayAccountability - Own your work, end-to-endResults- Focus on outcomes, not just effortWe take Pride in all that we do and together we Enjoy the journeyAre we a match?The global financial services industry is undergoing rapid changes. Increasingly fast innovation cycles and disruptive forces require fresh minds that understand what our clients expect from us. If you feel you can add value to Azentio, there is an opportunity for you.We’d love to hear from you and answer your questions.#J-18808-Ljbffr