Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Summary

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical, politically savvy, and detail-oriented Technology Strategy Associate to join our Strategy and Performance team. In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor and execution engine, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of our technology ecosystem.

Your primary mandate will be dual-focused: navigating complex stakeholder environments to align business goals with tech capabilities, and driving rigorous operational efficiency. A core immediate responsibility will be establishing a comprehensive "Cost to Business" model for technology, creating total transparency around our tech spend, and identifying concrete levers to optimize operational performance over the next two/three years.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Operational Architecture : Design, implement, and manage a robust "Cost to Business" framework for our technology infrastructure. Demystify IT spend by mapping technology costs directly to functions, business lines, products (Life & Health), and operational processes.

Efficiency & Cost Optimization : Identify, baseline, and execute strategic cost-reduction initiatives. Analyze application portfolios, vendor contracts, and resource allocation to make technology highly efficient without sacrificing service delivery.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory : Act as a trusted partner to C-suite and senior leadership. Synthesize complex technical and financial data into clear, high-impact narratives that drive strategic decision-making.

Governance & Consensus Building : Navigate a complex organizational and political environment. Build solid relationships across business units, act as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and IT, and skillfully manage competing priorities to find common ground.

Strategic Planning :



Support the formulation of the multi-year technology strategy, ensuring all initiatives directly tie back to capital efficiency, return on investment, and business growth.

Skill Requirements

Consulting Background : Minimum of 6 years of experience within a top-tier management consulting, technology consulting, or internal corporate strategy firm. Proven track record of structuring ambiguous problems and delivering data-driven solutions.

Political Acumen & Leadership Navigation : Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) with a demonstrated ability to navigate institutional politics, read organizational dynamics, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Extreme Attention to Detail : A flawless eye for detail. You are someone who thrives on diving deep into complex spreadsheets, financial models, and operational workflows to ensure absolute data integrity.

Financial & Tech Literacy : Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts (e.g., cost allocation, ROI, capital efficiency). Experience with IT financial management or cost-to-business methodologies is highly advantageous.

Industry Knowledge : Prior experience in or deep familiarity with the financial services sector—specifically Life and Health Insurance operations is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies for Success

The Ideal Profile : You are someone who can present a high-level strategic roadmap to the Executive Committee in the morning and spend the afternoon meticulously auditing a complex cost-allocation model without losing a step. You see institutional politics not as a barrier, but as a chessboard to be navigated gracefully to achieve execution success.

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📌 Senior Project Lead (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India