Director, Engineering IRC273993

Description

We are seeking a Director of Engineering with deep Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain knowledge to lead our delivery and engineering teams for client-facing solutions. The role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and domain expertise to ensure high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Job Overview:
  We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Director with 15+ years of proven expertise in leading large-scale IT services projects and managing large teams. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in executing Time & Material (T&M) and Fixed Price (FP) projects, with extensive experience managing financials, overseeing 4-5 clients simultaneously, and cultivating strong relationships with UK/US-based clients. In this leadership role, you will oversee teams of 100-150 professionals, collaborate directly with VP-level and above client stakeholders, and drive the overall success and efficiency of complex projects. Your deep understanding of AI/GenAI will be critical in optimizing project delivery.

Qualifications:
Experience: 15+ years in IT services, with at least 8+ years in leadership roles, managing teams of 100-150 professionals.
Project Management: Extensive experience executing T&M and FP projects with full financial management
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, ITIL) are a plus.
Global Experience: Significant experience working with international clients, particularly in the UK/US.

 

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Experience: Bring hands-on experience managing complex fixed-price transformation projects, ensuring scope, quality, and timelines are met.
• Technology Exposure: Drive projects that leverage cloud technologies, automation, AI, ML, and GenAI to deliver innovative solutions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a large team (100–150 professionals), fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture where autonomy and excellence thrive.
• Client Management: Manage 4–5 strategic client accounts, building trust with senior stakeholders and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Financial Oversight: Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, cost management, and billing across both fixed-price and T&M engagements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior client leaders (VP level and above) to ensure project outcomes align with business goals.
• Project Delivery: Oversee large-scale, complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget while meeting quality expectations.
• Innovation & Technology Leadership: Champion the use of emerging technologies like AI and GenAI to improve delivery, efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior leadership, sales, finance, operations, and HR to ensure smooth execution and alignment across teams.
• Business Growth: Support business development by identifying new opportunities and driving innovation within the organization.
• Risk Management: Spot potential project risks early and put mitigation plans in place to maintain quality and timelines.
• Client Satisfaction: Act as the main point of contact for client issues, ensuring concerns are addressed quickly and effectively.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows, resource usage, and team productivity.
• Talent Development: Mentor and coach team leaders, supporting career growth and skill development across the organization.
• Reporting & Metrics: Share clear, actionable updates with senior management on project performance, risks, and key metrics.
• Thought Leadership: Lead internal initiatives on the latest trends in technology, project management, and client delivery approaches.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.