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Director, Information Technology (Leave Solutions)
Reporting To: Senior Director, Information Technology
Work Model: Hybrid (three days in office), with periodic travel to other office locations
Alight is seeking an accomplished and strategic Director IT to lead IT operations across India for Leave Solution. The incumbent will oversee the delivery of a robust, world‑class technology landscape leveraging AWS , the Microsoft ecosystem , Scrum frameworks , and selective incorporation of AI‑driven automation to enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
Formulate and execute an IT roadmap aligned with global business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and develop IT managers, engineers, and support personnel, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Direct the design, development, testing, and deployment of institutional investment software products.
NET, AWS cloud platforms, and modern front‑end frameworks, ensuring technical rigor and architectural integrity.
Financial & HR Administration
~ Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation for technology initiatives. Manage HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and employee engagement to ensure compliance with organizational policies and labor laws.

Governance, Policy, and Compliance
Develop, communicate, and enforce functional and organizational policies that adhere to corporate and regulatory requirements.
Ensure consistent compliance across all IT practices.
Assume full accountability for team outcomes, operational efficiency, and progress toward key performance indicators.
Establish mechanisms for monitoring activity levels, delivery timelines, and goal attainment across teams.
Program & Project Management
Oversee project prioritization,



estimation, planning, and execution.
Agile Methods
~ Champion the adoption of Agile methodologies across technology teams to enhance productivity, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, support iterative development, and drive a culture of transparency and accountability.

Quality Assurance & Performance Management
Ensure rigorous adherence to quality assurance, performance testing, and problem‑resolution standards.
Champion continuous improvements to product performance, stability, and usability.
Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify cost efficiencies and risk‑mitigation opportunities.
Drive transformation initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness.
Provide strategic counsel and mentorship to teams responsible for IT systems strategy, development, and integration.
Work closely with Architecture, DevOps, Information Security, and other related disciplines to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver cohesive solutions.

Security, Compliance, and Data
~ Ensure robust security measures are in place to protect organizational assets and sensitive data. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards, and oversee data governance practices to ensure integrity, privacy, and availability.

18+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leading multi- cross function team of 100+ Track record of building and scaling modern platforms – modern frameworks, API-first, cloud-native, AI First Proven experience establishing architecture standards, engineering practices, and reliability practices Ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally and at all levels Experience in Absence, HR Benefits, or Insurance domains.
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it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.
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including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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