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Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.\n\nOur Benefits\nWith a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.\n\nGreat Place to Work\nThanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including Great Place to Work for the past 7 years and Fortune's Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here.\n\nWe invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com.\n\nJob Description: Director, Information Technology (Leave Solutions)\n\nLocation: Gurugram/ Noida/ Chennai – Global Capability Center\nReporting To: Senior Director, Information Technology\nDirect Reports: Managers and Architects overseeing teams of 100+\nWork Model: Hybrid (three days in office), with periodic travel to other office locations\nRole Summary\nAlight is seeking an accomplished and strategic Director IT to lead IT operations across India for Leave Solution. This role demands a senior leader capable of guiding a large, multi‑disciplinary technology organization and ensuring seamless technology enablement across diverse business functions and customer environments.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Organizational Development\nFormulate and execute an IT roadmap aligned with global business objectives.\nLead, mentor, and develop IT managers, engineers, and support personnel, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional growth.\nTechnical Oversight & Delivery Management\nDirect the design, development, testing, and deployment of institutional investment software products.\nProvide expertise across .NET, AWS cloud platforms, and modern front‑end frameworks, ensuring technical rigor and architectural integrity.\n\nFinancial & HR Administration\nOversee 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.\nGovernance, Policy, and Compliance\nDevelop, communicate, and enforce functional and organizational policies that adhere to corporate and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure consistent compliance across all IT practices.\nEngineering Excellence\nLead architectural decision‑making, code governance, and engineering standards across the organization.\nEncourage innovative thinking and uphold best‑in‑class design, development, and delivery practices.\nOperational Accountability\nAssume full accountability for team outcomes, operational efficiency, and progress toward key performance indicators.\nEstablish mechanisms for monitoring activity levels, delivery timelines, and goal attainment across teams.\nProgram & Project Management\nOversee project prioritization, estimation, planning, and execution.\nAdapt schedules and delivery plans to meet evolving internal and external customer needs.\nAgile Methods\nChampion 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.\nQuality Assurance & Performance Management\nEnsure rigorous adherence to quality assurance, performance testing, and problem‑resolution standards.\nChampion continuous improvements to product performance, stability, and usability.\nBusiness Process Optimization\nEvaluate existing systems and processes to identify cost efficiencies and risk‑mitigation opportunities.\nDrive transformation initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness.\nStrategic Advisory & Stakeholder Collaboration\nProvide strategic counsel and mentorship to teams responsible for IT systems strategy, development, and integration.\nCollaborate with Product Management to define system requirements and align technology investments with business objectives.\nCross‑Functional Leadership\nWork closely with Architecture, DevOps, Information Security, and other related disciplines to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver cohesive solutions.\nIndustry & Market Insight\nApply deep knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and deliver sustainable competitive advantage.\nSecurity, Compliance, and Data\nEnsure 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.\nQualifications\n18+ 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.\n\nApplication and Interview\n\nBy applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.\n\nAlight 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.\n\nOur commitment to Inclusion\nWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.\n\nAt Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.\n\nAs part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [HIDDEN TEXT].\n\nEqual Opportunity Policy Statement\nAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. 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