Chief Architect, Global Platforms

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chief Architect, Core Platforms

Scope

Reporting to the Global Head of Architecture, this leader will be responsible for leading the design and technology roadmaps for all the global technology and insurance platforms (following are examples)

Underwriting Platform, rating platform etc.,

Integration, API management, and BPM Platforms
S/he will be also be responsible for evangelizing the adoption of these platforms in partnership with global CIO teams.

S/he will govern global solution design levergaing these platforms

This position is a critical strategic role that will partner closely with Regional CIOs, Heads of Technology and Business Leaders to develop and execute our platform strategy.

Objective

Drive purposeful thought leadership, strategy and execution for Chubb's Core Platform Architecture Organization.
Defining, implementing and communicating the vision of the platform architecture that supports and drives Chubb's business strategies.

Provide strategic engineering leadership, oversight, guidance and support to drive a competitive edge by leveraging cloud scale architectures and next gen technology solutions enabling differentiated business opportunities.

A strong focus is required to roadmap technology and business capabilities into executables, improve efficiencies and reduce operating expenses.

Requires a "transformational" leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to influence change at all levels of the organization, and deliver globally to achieve results.

Able to demonstrate how a Platform/Product operating model drives innovation, speed and efficeincy in sofware delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will come from a complex multinational organization and be a visionary leader in Platform/Product development and operating models.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field.

Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.


* 20+ years relevant work experience, including experience leading large, cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture and product development


* Knowledge of insurance underwriting products - Duck Creek preferred


* Strong knowledge of cloud native architectures, full stack application and product development


* Experience with taking a product to market on an internal or external cloud platform


* Experience working in or with large enterprises in Digital Transformation programs


* Strong analytical and quantitative skills; Data driven and results oriented.


* Experience in affecting large culture change.


* Excellent written and oral communication skills.


* Ability to work with seamlessly with remote teams


* Experience delivering with an agile methodology.


* Capability to define a well thought out organizational strategy and execute on an associated operational plan.


* Exceptional strategic analysis, problem solving, issue resolution and decision-making skills.


* Leadership sk...