Total 140 Manager software architect job vacancies in Australia

Job Summary

Reporting to senior leadership, we are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager (AI-focused) to lead our AI and software engineering teams in building, deploying, and scaling production-grade, machine learning-driven multimodal AI solutions. This role oversees the end-to-end acquisition, development, and delivery of AI-centric software systems across all organizational units, ensuring solutions are high-quality, scalable, secure, and aligned with our business innovation and AI product roadmap. You will lead technical strategy, drive engineering excellence, and manage cross-functional initiatives to deliver industry-leading AI products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the AI software development team on a daily basis, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
2. Plan project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of AI software solutions and product initiatives.
3. Participate in system architecture design and key technical decisions for AI/ML systems, multimodal model deployment, and distributed AI platforms.
4. Drive continuous process improvements, including scaling Agile/Scrum, DevOps, MLOps, and CI/CD practices across the engineering organization.
5. Collaborate closely with product, design, QA, data science, and research teams to align technical delivery with product and business objectives.
6. Monitor project progress, quality, and risks proactively, implementing corrective actions to mitigate issues and ensure delivery excellence.
7. Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing team members, fostering career growth and technical excellence within the engineering organization.
8. Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and positive team culture that prioritizes innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
9. Oversee the acquisition and development of AI software systems across all organizational units, ensuring consistency with technical standards and security best practices.
10. Monitor the results, performance, and quality of all AI software solutions and projects implemented within the organization, driving data-driven improvements.
11. Oversee the end-to-end development of Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives and AI solutions, validating technical feasibility and business value for production scaling.
12. Provide deep technical expertise on software and platform feature development for AI systems, ensuring that appropriate security, compliance, and risk factors are fully addressed in all development work.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & Systems Analysis, Science (Computer Studies), or a related engineering/technology faculty.
2. Experience Requirement: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with at least 2+ years of formal team management experience leading software engineering teams.
3. Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in mainstream programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C++) and modern software development tools, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and distributed systems.
4. AI/ML Expertise: Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and scaling AI/ML systems, large language models (LLMs), or multimodal AI solutions in a production environment.
5. System Architecture Expertise: Strong system design and architecture capabilities, with a proven track record of designing scalable, secure, and resilient AI software platforms.
6. Agile & DevOps Mastery: Deep familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps, MLOps, and CI/CD practices for enterprise software development.
7. Cross-Functional Leadership: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to align technical and business teams.
8. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
9. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large-scale distributed systems, AI model deployment, cloud-native architectures, or enterprise AI product development is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and high-performing team management
• Deep technical breadth and depth in AI software development
• Results-driven, delivery-focused mindset
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to align technical work with business goals

Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Engineering Leadership & Architectural Vision

● Orchestrate Technical Strategy: Define and champion the long-term technical roadmap for the Mobility Backend and Customer Interface departments, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.

● Web & Full-Stack Excellence: Drive the strategy for our web ecosystem, overseeing modern, scalable frontend architectures built on React.js and robust, typed service layers using Nest.js.

● Mobile Ecosystem Excellence: Lead the strategy for native mobile development, overseeing high-performance applications built on Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS).

● Data Architecture & Management: Oversee a robust data strategy utilizing PostgreSQL for relational integrity and Redis for high-performance caching.

● Data Insights & Analytics: Drive the integration of BigQuery for large-scale data warehousing, enabling the business to derive actionable insights.

● Technical Mentorship: Lead and develop a high-performing team of Engineering Heads, conducting deep-dives into code quality and system design across Java, EKS, Kafka, and Microservices.

2. Delivery Excellence & Observability Culture

● Tactical Execution: Direct the operational "engine room" of the division. You own the mission-critical milestones, ensuring sprints and releases are executed with surgical precision.

● Drive Full-Stack Observability: Establish and enforce a comprehensive Observability Stack (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog) to ensure system visibility across backend, web, and mobile.

● Digital Experience Monitoring: Champion the use of Fullstory to bridge the gap

between technical performance and user experience.

● Agile Transformation: Drive the Scrum-of-Scrums cadence, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Communication

● Executive Presentation & Storytelling: Develop and deliver high-impact presentations to the Board, C-suite, and Management committees. You must be able to translate complex technical roadmaps and "tech debt" into clear business value and ROI.

● Strategic Partner Influence: Act as the technical face of the organization when engaging with external partners, integration vendors, and industry stakeholders. Use persuasive presentation skills to align interests and secure high-value collaborations.

● Global Delivery Models: Manage Offshore Development Center (ODC) partners with a focus on rigorous resource planning and performance KPIs.

● Business Translation: Maintain strong communication channels with key business stakeholders (CSO, Marketing, B2B, etc.), translating business needs into technical deliverables.

4. Strategic PMO & Financial Governance

● Executive Oversight: Provide leadership to the PMO function, ensuring tactical delivery aligns with long-term financial cycles and budget constraints.

●Governance Bridge: Ensure a seamless handoff between the Delivery Management team (focused on "the build") and the PMO (focused on "the audit/reporting") to maintain 100% compliance.

5. Any ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

● Preferably minimum 12 years and above of experience in software engineering, with at least more than 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director or Head of level).

● Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills through data-driven presentation.

● Proven track record in building and scaling distributed systems using Java, Kubernetes (EKS), and Kafka.

●Deep understanding of React.js/Nest.js for web and Kotlin/Swift for mobile, alongside data stacks like PostgreSQL, Redis, and BigQuery.

● Experience with Fullstory and modern monitoring frameworks to drive product quality.

● Mastery of the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence) and Agile/Scrum methodologies will be a plus

Key Responsibilities

Software Systems Oversight
• Oversee the design, development, and evaluation of software systems usedacross Liquid’s core payment and AI-first platforms.
• Guide the selection or adoption of new software solutions, ensuring they meet organisational requirements in performance, security, compliance, andscalability.

Quality, Performance & Delivery Governance
• Monitor the results and quality of software solutions generated both manuallyand through AI-assisted development tools.
• Establish quality gates across the SDLC to ensure all software projects andsystem enhancements meet architectural, security, and regulatory standards.
• Review completed features and system updates to verify functional accuracy,performance benchmarks, and alignment with product objectives.

Technical Leadership & Proof-of-Concept Development
• Oversee the development of Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) for new features,architectures, and platform capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to the Product Owner and engineeringteams on feasibility, risks, solution options, and architectural trade-offs.
• Validate that all POCs and proposed solutions appropriately address security,resilience, and risk considerations.

AI-First Development Enablement
• Translate enriched BRDs/PRDs into structured, reusable prompts for theAI-first IDE, ensuring they accurately represent requirements and constraints.
• Maintain and evolve prompt templates, architectural blueprints, and coding standards to ensure consistency across AI-generated output.

Architecture, Standards & System Integrity
• Maintain Liquids technical rulebook, architectural patterns, approvedframeworks, and system design guidelines.
• Ensure software systems—whether AI-generated or manually engineered—adhere to established principles, NFRs, and platform strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with the Product Owner, Product Committee, DevOps, andengineering teams to ensure seamless transition from business requirements totechnical execution.
• Coach engineers on interpreting AI-generated artefacts and applyingarchitectural standards throughout development.

Requirements
• Experience as a Software Developer, System Analyst, Solution Architect,Technical BA, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, microservices, and cloudarchitectures (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHubCopilot) or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of secure coding, performance tuning, and non-functionalrequirements.
• Excellent ability to interpret business requirements and translate them intotechnical specifications and prompts.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have
• Experience configuring enterprise IDEs or coding guidelines for teams.
• Exposure to automated testing, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with compliance regimes (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO27001).

We’re looking for a hands-on and driven IT Project Manager to lead digital projects end-to-end. You’ll work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. If you enjoy solving problems, aligning teams, and making a real impact, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Proactively take initiative to lead teams, drive timelines, and resolve project issues—moving beyond coordination to actively manage delivery with minimal supervision
• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and digital projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and budget are met
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather requirements and keep everyone aligned
• Manage risks, issues, resources, and project changes while providing clear status updates
• Drive team performance through planning sessions, stand-ups, and ongoing support to ensure quality delivery
• Support testing, product rollout, user adoption, and post-release issue resolution

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in IT project management or Scrum roles with end-to-end delivery exposure
• Strong understanding of project management principles (planning, risk, budgeting, stakeholder management)
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead and influence teams
• Experience working on digital products in fast-paced environments; PMP/CSM certification is a plus

- Permanent

- Up to $10,000 + PB

- Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm

- Jurong East (shuttle service provided from selected MRT)

Job Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create individual development plans.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top software development talent.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Recommend and implement technology solutions that improve processes and efficiency.
• Guide development teams in adopting new tools and technologies

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and deadlines.
• Define project scope, prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and manage risks.
• Monitor progress and performance metrics to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Technical Oversight:

• Establish coding standards, development practices, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Provide guidance on software architecture, design, and technical decision-making.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend their adoption when beneficial.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.

​Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as the primary liaison between the development team and other departments, including product management, design, and operations.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and communicate project timelines, progress, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

• Evaluate and enhance development workflows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Implement tools and methodologies that support agile, DevOps, or other development frameworks.

Architecture Design and Development:

• Design and document scalable, maintainable, and efficient software architectures.
• Create high-level product specifications and system designs.
• Oversee code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural standards and guidelines.
• Establish best practices for coding, testing, and software deployment.

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Period:

• Permanent  

Working Hours:

• Mon–Fri, 8am–5:30pm

Salary: 

• Up to $10,000 + PB

Location: 

• Jurong East (shuttle service provided from selected MRT) 

Requirements:

• Degree in IT or equivalent
• Knowledge in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role in software development. 
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, .Net) and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of machine learning, data engineering, or AI technologies.
• Experience in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or VueJS).
• Understanding of database management systems (SQL and NoSQL etc.).
• Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) will be preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, .Net) and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of machine learning, data engineering, or AI technologies.
• Experience in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Understanding of database management systems (SQL and NoSQL etc).
• Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) will be preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technology and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Interested applicants, kindly email your detailed resume (MS Word format is preferred):
zikry@successhrc.com.sg  (Registration no: R2198989)

Please ensure that applications sent through email are no bigger than 1Mb.

We thank all applicants for your interest but regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

Success Resource Centre Pte Ltd (EA License Number: 04C3201)

160 Robinson Road, #13-07/08/09 SBF Center, Singapore 06891

T: 6337 3183 | W: www.successhrc.com.sg 

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Mission Software & Services 

Our Mission Software & Services business provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our client’s innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

Seeking an experienced Assistant Service Delivery Manager to lead and oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of IT Systems. The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IT systems and services. This role involves managing service delivery teams, overseeing vendors, ensuring compliance with SLAs, and maintaining high standards of system reliability and security.

Be Part of Our Succes

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of at least 5 members (Level 1 and Level 2 support).
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Service Operations & Maintenance 

• Oversee day-to-day IT system operations and ensure compliance with security and safety standards.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance schedules, change requests, service requests, and repairs.

Asset & Documentation Management 

• Track and manage IT assets effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Prepare and deliver reports such as incident reports, maintenance reports, and other O&M documentation.

Vendor & Sub-Contractor Management 

• Collaborate with external service providers and contractors as needed.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure subcontractor performance meets contractual obligations.

Service Level & Performance Monitoring 

• Monitor and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Implement performance improvement initiatives where necessary.

Financial Management 

• Manage budgets and ensure cost control for service delivery operations.

Customer Engagement 

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding service delivery matters.
• Ensure timely communication and resolution of issues.

Qualities We Value

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in IT System Operation & Maintenance (O&M) roles.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices and IT service management.
• Good understanding and practical application of ITIL framework.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Mission Software & Services

Our Mission Software & Services business provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our client’s innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.

Together We Can Make A Significant Impact

You will lead end-to-end product delivery, from discovery through launch and measurement, while coaching client Product Managers to build lasting capability. This is a consultancy role: you own outcomes, not just outputs, and you bring the same rigour to enabling others as you do to shipping products.

Be Part of Our Success

• Identify riskiest assumptions and design validation initiatives; define OKRs and outcome-based roadmaps.
• Plan and run user research (interviews, usability tests) that validate or kill hypotheses before build.
• Define Product strategy, Story Mapping and writing user stories with clear acceptance criteria, facilitate backlog refinement and sprint planning
• Track delivery KPIs (velocity, cycle time), manage dependencies and mitigate risks proactively
• Define go-to-market strategies, measurement frameworks, and analytics instrumentation
• Analyse post-launch data and drive iterative improvements, facilitate retrospectives
• Coach client Product Managers through daily pairing, identify gaps and tailor enablement.
• Create psychologically safe environments for learning and collaboration
• Facilitate workshops, demos, and stakeholder alignment; navigate complex organizational dynamics

Qualities We Value

• Experience: 8+ years across the full product lifecycle, shipping end-to-end; track record of leading discovery and killing projects when evidence demands it.
• Coaching: Experience enabling Product Managers or Owners through pairing or mentorship in a consultancy or client-facing context.
• Methods: Lean Startup, Continuous Discovery, OKRs, JTBD, Impact Mapping, outcome-based roadmaps.
• Mindset: Empathy, end-to-end ownership; intellectual humility to pivot; energised by enabling others as much as delivering yourself.
• Bonus: Familiarity with SG Gov ecosystem (SHIP-HATS, SG Tech Stack, GeBIZ) or prior experience with Singapore Government agencies.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. 

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Mission Software & Services 

Our Mission Software & Services business provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our client’s innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

Seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to lead and oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of IT Systems. The PM is responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and alignment with customer’s requirements. This role involves planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project progress, while managing resources, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively.

Be Part of Our Success

Project Governance & Administration

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer.
• Establish Project Office administration and filing systems.
• Set up and maintain Project Management Repository.

Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Allocate and manage resources (including team members) efficiently.
• Manage project cost, budget, procurement, and subcontractors.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Maintain Issue and Risk Management logs.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Provide monthly consolidated progress reports to customer.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by customer.
• Coordinate and conduct monthly Progress Report Meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation circulation, and minutes submission.
• Proactively inform customer of delays or risks impacting delivery and propose alternatives.

Monitoring & Performance

• Track milestones, achievements, and delays.
• Monitor manpower effort, budget status, and service performance.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and project requirements.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Scrum Master to track product backlog, integration/testing, deployment, and change management.
• Collaborate with Technical Manager and Solution Architect on system setup and infrastructure.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure system security management and adherence to standards.

Qualities We Value

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in large-scale IT or aviation-related projects.
• Proven track record in managing budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Experience in risk management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce detailed reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and initiative team player with strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.