AdresseAXA Group Operations initiated a Digital Workplace program named One Workplace Program in 2019. This program aims to develop global modern products to be rolled-out within the entire group in the coming years.
As part of the program, the Devices Product line defines an innovative vision and strategy for the usage, coordination and implementation in all of AXA entities of Modern Workplace devices, (Windows, Mac, Mobile) including Virtual Desktop, while insuring legacy transition.
In this Product Line, activities that are either cross Products or internal to the Service Line organization, are supported by a Transversal Project Manager. This is a full-time role for which the responsibilities are listed below:
Mission, objectives, and main activities
The Transversal Operations Delivery lead provides executive support to the Modern Devices Executive Manager in the product line transversal operational management aspects such as
- Product Line Governance
- Product Line Strategic plan stir and follow up
- Budget management
- Project Portfolio management
- Transversal and upper management reporting
- Transversal Transformation initiatives (i.e. Mozart implementation…)
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To this objective, he/she may
- Driving Governance Meetings within the Product line, incl. agenda preparation, facilitation, taking minutes and actions, follow-up
- Prepare any type of communication for the Modern Devices Executive manager inside and outside the Product Line
- Prepare/ review/ challenge inputs/ for presentations to governance boards
- Act as single point of contact for non-product related demands entering the Product Line
- Plan, prepare and follow-up on key calendar events and recurring meetings of the Product Line (e.g. All hands meetings, team off-sites, etc.)
- Filter and help in prioritizing issues and requests, deal with them where appropriate and/or redirect them to team members as requiredRepresent the Product Line in some committees when needed and ensure follow-up
- Manage a consolidated view of the budget of the departments and liaise with Finance
- Manage and monitor an extensive list of actions of the scope inlc. Audit remediation, Budget, Governance, Simplification, Cultural change
Your Profile
Profile and experience :
- At least 6 to 8 years work experience in IT transformation, or portfolio / program management, or IT governance management, in a multicultural context, ideally in an international company (preferably IT, Infrastructure or Security)
- Strong communication skills and Change management acumen
Technical knowledge and professional experience
- Understanding of Workplace technologies, and ideally Endpoint Technologies
- Good business and IT acumen: understanding workplace domains strategic issues with a demonstrated ability to rapidly understand, assimilate, analyse and act on complex environment
- Analytical and synthesizing skills, e.g. ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Fully fluent in English (oral and written); French desirable but not mandatory
- Good practice of MS Office suite, in particular MS PowerPoint and Excel
Personal and behavioural skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work within a multi-cultural context and changing environment with different stakeholders, including senior executives (diplomacy, influential skills, capacity to develop strategic relationships)
Capacity to influence without authority to ensure effective execution of decisions by other team members (even though there is no line of authority over them)
Performance oriented (results and collaboration)
Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to document and present information in a concise and business-oriented manner to different audiences including for senior management;
Ability to deal with high volume and highly complex workload;
Ability to prioritize and deal with conflicting priorities daily using discretion and professionalism at all time.
About AXA
As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of
respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.
About the Entity
AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
- State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
- State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
- High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities
What We Offer
We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.
