Project Manager (12-month FTC)

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Project Manager

London, UK

We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients' potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Project Manager works to deliver specific and approved initiatives in the best interests of the customer. Project Managers manage a varying quantity of initiatives based on the needs of the business and experience level, and may encompass Small Change, BAU, and discretionary transformational projects/programs within the Solution Delivery Center.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Adherence to project methodology, Global Technology processes & standards.
• Project definition, including scope, cost, time and quality estimates.
• Coordinating delivery estimates as required.
• Preparing and maintaining up-to-date project plans and budget forecasts throughout the project for all aspects of the delivery.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting project status to stakeholders.
• Planning and coordinating resources across providers.
• Risk, issue, and dependency management throughout project planning and execution.
• Manage and report on budget trends for projects.
• Manage scope, including change controls for projects.
• Expectation management of project stakeholders.
• Work with Portfolio Manager and Service Managers to support demand and financial management.
• Interface with Development, Delivery Services, and other Program/Project Managers to ensure service requirements are clearly understood, milestones agreed-to, and that execution trends in a manner favorable to project success.
• Ensuring project lifecycles conform to agreed PLC and governance standards.
• Ensuring completeness of deliverables.
• Facilitating deployment, business and technical readiness, acceptance of the solution/change and enabling the business benefit realization.
• Maintain project deliverables i.e. work & staffing plans, budget & audit artifacts.
• Managing vendor project engagements including participating in creation of SOW and ensuring proper invoice submission.
• Manages intra-project and cross-project deliverable dependency tracking.
• Developing project communication and team collaboration materials.

The Project Manager reports to the Project Management Lead.

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Performs tasks according to established procedures, with some ability to exercise discretion. Projects are of moderate size and complexity.
• Provides effective solutions to problems based on broad experience.
• Knowledge of business functions, including an understanding of various processes, procedures and systems required to carry out assignments.
• Understands how project deliverables provide business value or contribute to overall Program goals.
• Project Planning, Execution oriented, Analytical, Progress Evaluation, Risk management, Issue Resolution and Collaboration.

Technical Expertise / Certifications:

• PMP Certification (or equivalent) is a plus
• Project Management Tool, PPM Tool, Office Suite, Financial Tracking

Supervisory / Leadership:

• May provide guidance and support to other team members with less experience and breadth of influence

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability