Shanghai Hongkou, CN
1 day ago
Senior Manager, Architect Lead

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

• Deliver impactful AI solutions aligned with pre-defined business goals to drive adoption and measurable organizational value. Ensure these outcomes are achieved within the fixed project resources, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery time.
• Design overall AI system architecture, integrating algorithms, platforms, and engineering to improve scalability and performance. Manage architecture governance, ensure IT projects / solutions are aligned with architecture guidelines and growth strategies of AIA.
• Responsible for researching, analyzing, designing, proposing and potentially delivering solutions that align to the business and growth strategies of AIA.
• Establish clear team objectives and drive execution efforts to enhance overall team productivity and foster seamless collaboration.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with product, business, algorithm, and other departments to ensure technical solutions support business growth.Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, business units, and technical teams to drive project progress and enhance overall satisfaction.Responsible for team training, and performance management to support team development.Stay updated on emerging generative AI technologies, frameworks, and methodologies.Lead evaluation and integration of diverse AI platforms (e.g., DeepSeek, OpenAI, Azure AI, Ali/Tencent, open-source ecosystems) into Enterprise Architecture.Design, develop, and implement advanced agentic workflows using principles from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, logic, and decision theory.Develop business cases and manage pilot programs to validate and refine AI initiatives before scaling.Define future-state architecture that integrates traditional IT with generative AI to meet current and future business needs.Create technology roadmaps leveraging emerging AI, cloud, and integration technologies for competitive advantage.Collaborate with regional units, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align architecture standards and AI innovation.Lead change management and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption and ensure smooth technology transitions.Establish guidelines and standards for AI solution development and deployment, ensuring compliance with internal policies.Monitor and govern project execution to maintain consistency with Enterprise Architecture and AI governance frameworks.

Minimum Job Requirements:

University degree or above in IT or related disciplinesA minimum of 10 years of experience in IT disciplines is desirable, though candidates with fewer years but significant hands-on generative AI and innovation experience will be considered.Working knowledge of AI/ML engineering practices and an understanding of cloud services, integration frameworks, and agile development practices.Understanding of software development cycles, tests methodologies, debugging strategies and risk management is mandatory.Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with experience in change management and stakeholder engagement across regional business units.Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese is required to effectively communicate across diverse teams and stakeholders.Proven experience in managing teams in a professional setting.Teamwork spirit, Stable, Mature, Willing to take responsibility

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

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