Hih - Software Engineering Director

**Role Summary** The **Director, Software Engineering** will lead the **strategy, build, and operationalization of a GCC-based Technical Services Engineering organization (USE-T GCC)**, enabling scalable, high-quality, and cost-efficient service delivery across USE-T. This role owns the **end-to-end engineering services horizontal**, spanning DevOps, Quality Engineering (QE), Production Support, and Solution Architecture. The leader will drive transformation of the operating model into a **service-oriented, AI-enabled, and outcome-driven organization**, accelerating the GCC’s evolution from capacity hub to a **strategic delivery engine for USE-T**. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. GCC Technical Services Engineering Leadership** * Build, scale, and lead a **multi-functional engineering horizontal** encompassing: * DevOps & Release Engineering * Quality Engineering / Test Automation * Production & Application Support * Solution Architecture * Define and implement a **shared services operating model** with standardized processes, tooling, and governance * Establish **clear service boundaries, ownership, and accountability models** across GCC and US teams * Develop a **comprehensive service catalog**, intake model, and SLA/SLO frameworks to drive consistency and transparency **2\. GCC Enablement & Enterprise Execution (USE-T)** * Lead execution of the **enterprise GCC enablement strategy**, in close partnership with US stakeholders * Drive transition from **staff augmentation to outcome- and service-based delivery**, increasing GCC ownership of critical services * Ensure alignment with **enterprise operating model, governance frameworks, and delivery expectations** * Define and institutionalize **onshore–offshore accountability, decision rights, and engagement models** **3\. Service Operationalization & Engineering Excellence** * Own **end-to-end operational performance** of engineering services across all disciplines * Standardize workflows, processes, and metrics to deliver: * Reliability and stability * Predictability and throughput * Cost optimization and efficiency * Elevate production support maturity by strengthening: * L2/L3 capabilities * Incident, problem, and change/release management practices * Enable a **scalable shared services model** supporting multiple Lines of Business with consistent quality **4\. AI-Driven Engineering Transformation** * Define and execute an **AI-led transformation strategy** across engineering services * Drive adoption of AI and automation to improve velocity, quality, and cost across: * DevOps (intelligent CI/CD and pipeline optimization) * QE (automation-first and predictive quality) * Production Support (AIOps and self-healing capabilities) * Architecture (AI-assisted design and decision frameworks) * Establish **AI governance, tooling standards, and enterprise adoption roadmap** * Deliver measurable shift to a **hybrid human + AI delivery model** **5\. Talent & Organization Build-Out** * Build and lead a **high-performing, multi-level leadership organization** ( Sr. Managers, Functional Leads and Technical Leads) * Define and execute **GCC hiring and workforce strategy** focused on critical engineering and architecture capabilities * Improve talent mix by **reducing vendor dependency** and strengthening core enterprise ownership * Develop a **sustainable leadership pipeline and succession bench** aligned to the long-term GCC model **6\. Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Governance** * Serve as the **single point of accountability for Technical Services delivery from GCC** * Partner with US-based Engineering, Product, and Business leaders to align on priorities and outcomes * Provide **executive-level reporting, insights, and decision support** on performance, risks, and optimization opportunities * Influence enterprise decisions related to **operating model evolution, investments, and GCC expansion** **Qualifications & Experience** * 18+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or technical services leadership * Proven track record leading **large-scale, global engineering or shared services organizations** * Deep expertise across: * DevOps / SRE * Quality Engineering * Production Support / ITIL practices * Enterprise / Solution Architecture * Experience building, scaling, or transforming **GCC / offshore delivery models (India preferred)** * Demonstrated success in **enterprise transformation and AI-led engineering initiatives** * Strong executive presence with ability to **influence senior stakeholders across global teams** Confidential, unpublished property of The Cigna Group. 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