Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead global transformation programs and deliver value by aligning cross-functional teams to drive business solutions at AXA Partners.

• Proactively engage all required teams (products, working groups, business functions – sales/underwriting, compliance, etc.) by establishing and sustaining accountability to ensure they are actively involved in the project and enable seamless deployment.
• Define and monitor the project scope (content, cost, detailed project plan) within the constraints of quality, cost, time, and functional perimeter.
• Identify dependencies and maintain a risk register; manage risks/mitigations and any issues as they arise, collaborating with senior business or technical roles as required to resolve them.
• Organize and lead Project Steering Committees and coordinate all streams, ensuring efficient progress updates and ongoing stakeholder support.
• Prepare reporting tailored to the audience, with proper monitoring/tracking and decision-making material. Consolidate statuses and KPIs from impacted products and/or teams (in terms of budget, planning, risks, and mitigants).
• Lead/support business readiness and maintain up-to-date deployment (including local roll-out), adoption plans, and expected benefits in accordance with the business case.
• Be responsible for handing over operation of delivered capabilities to the BAU support setup/operating model. Facilitate/support change management for the post go-live process and training plans.
• Ensure project alignment with the methodologies used by AXA Services project partners (Agile, DevOps, etc.) in line with architectural, data, safety, and quality standards.
• Facilitate project retrospectives and ensure lessons learned are documented and shared.

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in project management (experience in large/international projects or programs is a plus).
• A strategic yet hands-on approach to deliver concrete results and to structure the environment as needed to drive actions.
• Business acumen: familiar with/assistance.
• Proven project management experience in a global environment.
• Strong financial background; able to support the implementation of the required governance.
• Excellent active listening and communication skills across levels of hierarchy, seniority, countries, and cultures; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences (operational to executive), quickly incorporate feedback, and adjust accordingly.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to influence peers and more senior colleagues.
• Ability to steer groups over which you have no formal authority and manage competing: business stakeholders, groups, experts, communities, etc., in an international environment.
• Ability to anticipate risks or mitigate their impact/likelihood when they occur.
• Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in dynamic and matrixed environments.
• Resilient and tenacious with a strong propensity to persevere in a moving environment.
• Natural leader who empowers team members, helps people develop, and leverages their skills to perform at a high level.
• Practical knowledge of process design as well as systems architecture principles.
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies/frameworks (certification is a plus).
• Language: English – Fluent mandatory; French – Very good level / Fluent.

What we offer:

At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• A stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• Opportunities to work on critical projects that drive the success of our organization.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to collaborate with a talented team and contribute to our transformation journey.

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