IT Lifecycle Planning Manager
Description
About AXA:
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it.
Job overview:
Wehave anew opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to joinour risk and regulatory portfolioona6-month fixed term contract.You'llwork closely with theDelivery Lead,third party suppliers, internaldeliveryteamsandstakeholdersto collaboratively deliver amajor upgradeofakey technologyfor AXA. ReportingtotheDeliveryLead,you'llset up and driveproject meetings, capturing, driving andmonitoringissues and risks. You'll work across the project team toensuredelivery ofrequired outcomes to time,costand quality.
Key responsibilities:
• Managingthird partydelivery partnersand internal delivery teamsto ensurea successfulprojectoutcomethatenables desiredbenefits.
• Identifyingand proactively managing project stakeholders,including thirdparties,ensuring effective engagement at all levels.
• Reporting progress at regular intervals,advisingproject steering committee of any deviation from the plan, escalating risks and issues asappropriate.
• Responsibility for ensuring that issues,risksand dependencies areidentified, owned, managed, mitigated,resolvedor accepted asappropriate.
• Managing internal and external project communication,including managing information flows betweengovernancelayers and any internal or external teams or suppliers.
• Implementingthe agreedgovernance framework and producingrelevant artefacts,in line withtheprojectgovernancerequirements.
• Trackingand controllingprojectspend, reportingcosts and raisingappropriate escalationswhere needed.
Work arrangements:
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
Your skills & experience:
• An industry recognised project management qualification e.g.APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)with demonstrable project management experience.
• Ability to influence, bring teams together and work collaboratively towards a goal.
• Exceptional stakeholder and third-party management experience essential.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing large, complex technology interventions preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independentlyusing initiative and judgement to make decisions, whilst also informing and escalating appropriately.
• Experience of planning, budgeting and business case preparation for complex, large-scale projects.
• Confidence working in a collaborativeteam environment, balancingsupportand challenge to get the job done.
Internal candidateswith the required qualifications and experienceare encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to lauren.standen@axa-insurance.co.uk.
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