Assistant Vice President - Technical Specialist

We are seeking a talented individual to join our GIT team at Marsh Risk India, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

Senior Manager - Technical Specialis t About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Technical Specialist to lead complex development and enhancement initiatives for multi-regional clients in the Insurance domain. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise across integration, automation, middleware, APIs, and modern AI/ML capabilities, coupled with strong program management, vendor governance, and exceptional stakeholder communication. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, client-focused delivery, and the ability to drive process improvements that accelerate value realizati

on We will count on you

• to:Lead end-to-end delivery of development and enhancement projects for Insurance clients across multiple regions, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcom
• es.Architect and oversee API strategies, integration patterns, and middleware solutions to enable scalable, secure, and reliable cross-system data flo
• ws.Champion automation initiatives (RPA, test automation, deployment automation, and process automation) to streamline operations and improve time-to-val
• ue.Assess, design, and implement AI/ML solutions relevant to Insurance use cases (e.g., claims analytics, underwriting support, fraud detection) with a focus on measurable business impa
• ct.Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and regional delivery teams to translate requirements into technical designs and roadma
• ps.Drive process improvements by analyzing current workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and instituting lean and ITIL-aligned practic
• es.Manage vendor relationships and performance, including selection, contract scoping, SOWs, risk management, and periodic revie
• ws.Ensure compliance with regulatory and data security requirements applicable to Insurance and cross-border engagemen
• ts.Provide technical mentorship to developers, QA, and integrations teams; lead design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governan
• ce.Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specs, integration guides, and operation runboo
• ks.Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and change impacts; implement mitigation plans and communicate status to stakeholde
• rs.Champion best practices in software development life cycle, quality assurance, and DevOps, fostering a culture of continuous improveme

nt. What you need to h

• ave:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications prefer
• red.12+ years of hands-on experience in software development and enhancement projects, with a track record of delivering for Insurance clients or within the Insurance dom
• ain.Strong technical expertise
• in:API design, development, governance, and manage
• mentMiddleware platforms and integration technologies (ESB/Message Brokers, API Gateways, BPM/workflow engi
• nes)Automation technologies (RPA, test automation, deployment automation, CI
• /CD)AI/ML concepts and exposure to practical use cases in Insur
• anceExperience handling multi-region client engagements, across different time zones and cultural conte
• xts.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders
• hip.Vendor management skills, including vendor selection, contract scoping, performance monitoring, and issue resolut
• ion.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilit
• ies.Familiarity with regulatory, data privacy, and compliance considerations in Insura
• nce.Proficient in project/portfolio management practices and familiar with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Teams/Zoom, and common CI/CD/DevOps toolcha
• ins.Ability to work independently, drive cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environm ent.Preferred Qualificat
• ionsCertifications in relevant domains is a plus (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP cloud, API management, IAM, TOGAF, PMP/PgMP, SAFe, CSPO, or equivale
• nt).Prior experience with insurance platforms (policy administration, claims, underwriting, rating) and data mod
• els.Experience with data analytics, BI, or risk/compliance analytics in Insura
• nce.Exposure to microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-based architect

ure. What makes you stand

• out?Strategic thinking with a hands-on technical mi
• ndsetSuperior stakeholder and client manag
• ementCollaborative leadership and team develo
• pmentResults-oriented with a strong delivery
• focusPragmatic problem solving and risk manag
• ementEffective negotiation and vendor gover

nance Why join our

• team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive le
• aders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and commun
• ities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well- being. Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applica ble law. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together i n person.