Job Description

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on.

About the Role

Contribute to defining the AI strategy and roadmap, establishing a clear vision, goals, and technical direction.

Lead the team in delivering impactful AI solutions aligned with business goals, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery within defined resources.

Take full responsibility for technical architecture and team management, covering algorithms, platforms, testing, and system development for Gen AI and non-Gen AI applications.

Responsible for the design of end-to-end solutions for efficient delivery by internal teams or external vendors.

Oversee model development and integration, ensuring seamless alignment with system architecture and workflows.

Continuously optimize models to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and business value while meeting cost, quality, and timeline targets.

AI strategy and roadmap

• Contribute to shaping the AIvision,strategy,goalsandroadmap

• Define the execution planto implement theAI strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand regulatory requirements

Advanced analytics, AI/Gen AI, and emerging technologiesdeployment

• Source,acquire,embedand scale advanced analytics, AI/Gen AI, and emerging technologies

• Develop AI/Gen AI capability frameworks and development plan

• Stay abreast of technological advancements and evaluate their potential for business growth

• Ensure compliance, system stability, and technical foresight in all solutions

Foundationapplicationsmanagement

• Provide technical oversight for model design, training, deployment, and seamless integration with system architecture and user workflows

• Collaborate with product, business, algorithm, and other departments to ensure technical solutions support business growth

• Oversee the development and delivery of back-end and front-end applications, ensuring high development velocity and quality

• Monitor model accuracy and system effectiveness post-deployment; drive continuous optimization based on feedback and evolving data

• Ensure quality delivery of technology solutions and track their impact post-implementation

TeamManagement

• Lead and develop the technical team,comprisesof core team of about 3-4 members andproject team which will vary by the project scope

• Responsibilititesincluderecruitment, training, performance management, and fostering collaboration.

• Serve as the key backup to the Director of Innovation Lab, ensuring continuity in leadership, oversight of strategic initiatives, and seamless management of responsibilities whenrequired

Financial and Non-Financial Measures

• Achievetimelyand quality-driven project outcomes.

• Stakeholder feedback on project delivery as a critical performance metric

• Enhance overall organizational efficiency and business effectiveness.

• Compliance audit outcomes

Communication Requirements

Internal 40%

• Internal communication to Group and BU leadership teams

• Internal collaboration with Developers, Product Manager, Backend and Frontend leads, Algorithm Developers.

• End users from the Business

External: 60%

• Maintain strong and effective communication with project stakeholders, businessunitsand technical teams to ensure project efficiency and maximize stakeholder satisfaction.

• Communicate efficiently with external partners on matters related to technology and innovation.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering,AI,ora relatedfield.

• Demonstratedexpertisein emerging technologies and their application in business.

• Proventrack recordof success in R&D and deploying large-scale applications, preferable with AI, LLM, agentic AIor data analytics

• 12+ years of experience in technology roles.

• Proven experience driving high-impact technology initiatives across complex, global organizations.

• Strong leadership qualities, including presentation, and influencing

• Experience in strategic planning andchangeproject management.

• Understanding of the Chinese technology landscape is an asset.

• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chineseis required toeffectively communicate across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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