Associate Director - Information Technology

About the Company

Stewart Title, established in Texas in 1893, has evolved into one of the largest global title insurance companies and underwriters. With over 7,000 employees and listed on the NYSE under the ticker STC, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stewart is a leader in areas including title insurance, underwriting, mortgage and real estate services, technology, and personal and business insurance. The company prides itself on its team-oriented culture and customer-centric approach, which are core elements of the Stewart DNA. The CEO, Frederick H. Eppinger, holds a 96% approval rating on Glassdoor. Additionally, the company was ranked 24th on The Financial Technology Report's Top 100 Financial Technology Companies list.

Role Overview

The Associate Director of Information Technology will join our Navi Mumbai office and act as a vital partner to the US IT leadership team. This role will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery aligned with the company's strategic technology roadmap. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the real estate industry from both technological and consumer perspectives, combining strategic insight with hands-on experience in application development, solution delivery, and IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of IT projects to market successfully.
• Ensure technology resources align with both short-term and long-term company goals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Ensure all technological practices comply with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Offer strategic direction and oversight throughout the entire lifecycle of IT system design, development, operation, and support.
• Collaborate with HR and IT leadership to plan and execute workforce strategies that maintain a skilled team to meet current and future demands.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years in a technological role with demonstrated expertise.
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience within global operations.
• Experience collaborating with Western companies.
• Strong proficiency in advanced technologies, including mandatory cloud software development experience.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective delegation and organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation and improving organizational performance by leveraging emerging technologies and best practices.
• Commitment to continuous learning of new technologies.
• Results-driven with a focus on metrics and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to perform well independently with minimal supervision.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a B.Tech or B.E. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology.