PA2026Q1JB049 - Director - Pune at SS&C Technologies

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Operations Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Application Support, Life & Pensions Systems, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Project Delivery, Infrastructure Management, Networking, Cloud Platforms, Azure, ITIL Processes, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Director level role to manage Pune staff: Job Title: IT Manager – Financial Services (Life & Pensions) Location: Pune, India Company: SS&C Technologies – A global provider of software and services for the financial services and healthcare industries. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to lead the technology operations supporting our 80+ staff in Pune, India. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services with proven expertise in Life & Pensions systems. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver high-quality IT services in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: IT Operations Management Manage local IT development, QA and system architecture teams. Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and information security policies. Team Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and mentor the local IT team, ensuring skills and capabilities meet business demands. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers for hardware, software, and support contracts. Application & Business Support Provide operational support for Life & Pensions platforms and related financial services applications. Collaborate with global IT teams to implement and maintain enterprise solutions. Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure IT services meet operational and project requirements. Security & Compliance Implement and monitor cybersecurity best practices in line with corporate and regulatory standards. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives relevant to financial services operations. Project Delivery Manage IT projects, including Developments, upgrades, migrations, and new technology rollouts. Deliver solutions on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate strategy. Key Requirements: Essential Skills & Experience: Minimum 8 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a management or leadership role. Proven experience in financial services IT, with strong knowledge of Life & Pensions systems and processes. Strong understanding of infrastructure management, networking, cloud platforms (preferably Azure), and enterprise applications. Demonstrated vendor management and contract negotiation skills. Hands-on knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices. Experience with IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks relevant to regulated industries. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Relevant security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Administrator) desirable. Soft Skills: Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills under pressure. Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a leading global financial services technology provider. Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture. Career growth and professional development opportunities. Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

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Responsibilities

The Director/IT Manager will be responsible for managing local IT development, QA, and system architecture teams in Pune, ensuring compliance with standards and leading vendor relationships. This role also involves providing operational support for Life & Pensions platforms and coordinating enterprise solution implementation with global teams.