Locations: Hartford or Stamford, CT / New York, NY / London, UK / Paris, France

The Head of Application Solutions Project Management is accountable for the delivery of all programs and projects delivered by Application Solutions. They will lead and develop a centralized team of IT Project Managers that will deliver through both waterfall and scaled agile frameworks. S/he are accountable for creation and execution of GT Project Management Best Practices and Guidelines (in conjunction with the PMO).

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Accountable for the delivery of all programs and projects delivered by Application Solutions. ($50m+). Ensures the scope of services are executed in line with the governance processes and business benefits are realized. Scope includes business, application currency, security, risk and audit projects.
• Develop, design and execute the Project Management discipline ensuring Best Practice standards for Global Technology and partnering with Ops&Tech PMO for synergy and alignment
• Working with key and business stakeholders, lead the enhancements of the GT Project Management Framework as a mechanism for driving an efficient, consistent approach and ways of working reflected in projects being delivered on time, to budget, to scope.
• Lead, coach and manage a large team (40+) Project Managers.
• Work closely with the Head of Application Operations and various Head of Application Solutions to ensure all projects are transitioned into BAU. Scope includes technical, managerial, contracts and financials.
• Manage the Project Management resource pool on behalf of the Head of Application Solutions – internal and external (40+ individuals).
• Partners with the Transformation Change Delivery Function and the business to ensure effective Project Delivery Framework that continually improves.
• Creates high-level organizational goals and objectives for Application Solutions Project Managers. Ensures synergy with the broader business and Global Technology vision.
• In collaboration with Procurement, manages RFI/RFPs, contract negotiations and delivery of contract terms. Actively removes underperforming suppliers from Application Solutions.
• Ensures that business cases for application investments, such as technology upgrades, productivity tools, and continuous service improvement initiatives are developed and adequately funded.
• Control and manage the budget for entire Application Solutions portfolio that may also include other GT projects.

You will report to the Global Head of Application Solutions.

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

• Significant IT and business/industry work experience, including experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to solve complex project problems/issues.
• Excellent communications skills which are adapted to different audiences and can effectively drive consensus within the delivery team(s).
• Adept at vendor management, both commercially and interpersonally, with a clear understanding of T&M, Managed Services, and Managed Outcome commercial models through both waterfall and agile delivery models.
• Thought leader in implementing best practices with experience leading teams through change.
• Expert knowledge of application development and testing process using various software delivery methods (waterfall, agile, etc.) with a significant background in application development.
• Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.
• Advanced experience / capability in Financial forecasting and business case justification.
• Must understand the Scaled Agile methodology and be familiar with multiple SDLC.
• Experience in planning and executing multiple complex, large scale initiatives.
• Stakeholder management.
• Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.
• Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.

The pay range for this position is $151,000 to $279,000 USD.

AXA XL is a global Company. The salary range noted above is applicable only for US applicants. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

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.

Corporate Responsibility

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy – Our Impact. Our Future. – aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business – climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group’s purpose to “Act for human progress by protecting what matters.”.

• Climate: We’re reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
• Water: We’re developing water resilience where it is — and will be — needed most.
• Financial resilience: We’re helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
• Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our “Hearts in Action” programs.

For more information, please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website.