Company Profile
Alight Solutions is a global leader in cloud-based human capital technology and services, serving over 4,300 clients- including 70% of Fortune 100 companies.
Headquartered in Chicago, we operate in 15+ countries with a team of 10,000+ professionals.
In India, we have offices in Gurgaon, Noida, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad, offering strong career growth opportunities.
Recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” and a leader in diversity and innovation, Alight is where you can make an impact and grow.
Our award-winning platform,
Alight Worklife®
, helps organizations manage HR, Payroll, and benefits seamlessly.
Core Services
Alight Worklife®
: Unified platform for HR, payroll, benefits, and wellbeing
Absence Management
Payroll & Workforce Management
Health & Wealth Solutions
AI-powered Analytics & Employee Experience Tools
Our Values
Champion People
Be empathetic
Help create a place where everyone belongs
We win together
Grow with Purpose
Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Fail forward and choose progress over perfection.
We are brave, we show grit and grow our whole
Be Alight
Be a beacon and empower others.
Act with integrity and be real.
We find ways to add joy in life.
Why join Alight?
Innovation
: Work on AI-driven HR tech solutions
Global Exposure
: Collaborate with top organizations worldwide
Career Growth
: Structured learning and development programs
Culture
: Inclusive, diverse, and employee-focused
Awards & Recognition for Alight Solutions
Innovation & Product Excellence
2025 BIG Innovation Awards
Workplace Culture & Recognition
Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
Great Place to Work® Certification 2025
Top 10 Best Companies for Women India- 2025- Emerging Icons
Job Description: Director, Information Technology (Leave Solutions)
Location:
Gurugram, India – Global Capability Center
Reporting To:
Senior Director, Information Technology
Direct Reports:
Managers and Architects overseeing teams of 100+
Work Model:
Hybrid (three days in office), with periodic travel to other office locations
Role Summary
Alight is seeking an accomplished and strategic
Director IT
to lead IT operations across India for Leave Solution. This role demands a senior leader capable of guiding a large, multi‑disciplinary technology organization and ensuring seamless technology enablement across diverse business functions and customer environments.
The incumbent will oversee the delivery of a robust, world‑class technology landscape leveraging
AWS
, the
Microsoft ecosystem
,
Scrum frameworks
, and selective incorporation of
AI‑driven automation
to enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Organizational Development
Formulate and execute an IT roadmap aligned with global business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and develop IT managers, engineers, and support personnel, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Technical Oversight & Delivery Management
Direct the design, development, testing, and deployment of institutional investment software products.
Provide expertise across
.NET
,
AWS cloud platforms
, and
modern front‑end frameworks
, ensuring technical rigor and architectural integrity.
Financial & HR Administration
Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation for technology initiatives. Manage HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and employee engagement to ensure compliance with organizational policies and labor laws.
Governance, Policy, and Compliance
Develop, communicate, and enforce functional and organizational policies that adhere to corporate and regulatory requirements.
Ensure consistent compliance across all IT practices.
Engineering Excellence
Lead architectural decision‑making, code governance, and engineering standards across the organization.
Encourage innovative thinking and uphold best‑in‑class design, development, and delivery practices.
Operational Accountability
Assume full accountability for team outcomes, operational efficiency, and progress toward key performance indicators.
Establish mechanisms for monitoring activity levels, delivery timelines, and goal attainment across teams.
Program & Project Management
Oversee project prioritization, estimation, planning, and execution.
Adapt schedules and delivery plans to meet evolving internal and external customer needs.
Agile Methods
Champion the adoption of Agile methodologies across technology teams to enhance productivity, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, support iterative development, and drive a culture of transparency and accountability.
Quality Assurance & Performance Management
Ensure rigorous adherence to quality assurance, performance testing, and problem‑resolution standards.
Champion continuous improvements to product performance, stability, and usability.
Business Process Optimization
Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify cost efficiencies and risk‑mitigation opportunities.
Drive transformation initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness.
Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Collaboration
Provide strategic counsel and mentorship to teams responsible for IT systems strategy, development, and integration.
Collaborate with Product Management to define system requirements and align technology investments with business objectives.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Work closely with Architecture, DevOps, Information Security, and other related disciplines to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver cohesive solutions.
Industry & Market Insight
Apply deep knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and deliver sustainable competitive advantage.
Security, Compliance, and Data
Ensure robust security measures are in place to protect organizational assets and sensitive data. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards, and oversee data governance practices to ensure integrity, privacy, and availability.
Qualifications
18+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leading multi- cross function team of 100+ Track record of building and scaling modern platforms – modern frameworks, API-first, cloud-native, AI First Proven experience establishing architecture standards, engineering practices, and reliability practices Ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally and at all levels Experience in Absence, HR Benefits, or Insurance domains
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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