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Assistant Manager, Distribution Solutions

Assistant Manager, Distribution Solutions

Prudential plcHong Kong
30+ days ago
Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with business objectives.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop effective contingency and mitigation plans.
  • Proactively address technical and operational challenges to minimize disruptions.
  • Manage a small team of local and offshore developers, providing guidance and support.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and optimize resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Maintain clear, consistent, and effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and business units.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
  • Provide hands-on technical involvement in the development and maintenance of web-based systems.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across projects.
  • Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track progress and report status.
  • Provide support for production incidents, including investigation, resolution, and post-incident analysis.
  • Participate in and coordinate production deployments, ensuring minimal impact to business operations.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience in IT industry, insurance-related preferrable.
  • Proficient in Java and the Spring framework, with strong experience in web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Proficient in relational databases with a strong grasp of core database concepts, including normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data integrity.
  • Proven experience in managing technical work within a small team environment.
  • Familiarity with both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
  • Exposure to the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues and proposing effective solutions.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
  • Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment models.
  • Experience working within a DevSecOps model, integrating security into development and operations workflows.
  • Consistently demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks, proactively follows through, and strives to deliver effective solutions.
  • Excellent command of technical skills, with the ability to grasp complex systems and concepts quickly.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Excellent command of English and Chinese – both written and spoken
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