Head of Enterprise Transformation

SCOR; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global reinsurance firm in Paris seeks an experienced transformation leader to drive enterprise transformation and oversee major programs. This role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in managing cross-functional programs and teams. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in similar roles, a solid understanding of the (re)insurance industry, and expertise in agile methodologies. This is a key position that offers the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives and cultural change within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transformation leadership roles within global organizations.
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs and teams.
• Senior experience in product ownership or management within the (re)insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of P&C and L&H business models and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills at executive level.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute the enterprise transformation roadmap.
• Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs.
• Promote digitalization and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with governance teams to ensure consistency.

Connaissances

Transformation leadership

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering

Description du poste

This role ensures alignment with corporate objectives, accelerates operational efficiency, and fosters innovation through cross-functional collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership & Transformation Delivery

• Define and execute the enterprise transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment with SCOR’s corporate strategy and priorities.

• Develop an end-to-end process vision and deliver process definition and implementation, integrating capabilities from technology, data, AI, and business to enable continuous delivery and value creation.

• Advise the Executive Committee on transformation priorities, progress, and impact.

Program & Project Management

• Oversee the delivery of major transformation programs and projects, providing project management capabilities and ensuring timely, high-quality execution.

• Lead a team of senior project managers and business analysts, fostering a high-performance, delivery-focused culture.

• Drive adoption of agile methodologies and best practices across transformation initiatives.

Innovation & Change Enablement

• Promote digitalization, process automation, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

• Champion cultural change and employee engagement, working closely with the dedicated change management team to embed transformation thinking into program design and execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business lines (L&H, P&C) and support functions (Finance, Data, Risk, etc.) to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions and process reengineering.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment across global teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a central point of contact for transversal transformation topics, ensuring alignment between business, technical, and transformation stakeholders.

• Translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and ensure consistent delivery across domains.

• Lead cross-functional workshops to foster shared understanding and strategic alignment.

Governance, Performance & Compliance

• Collaborate with the team responsible for project governance frameworks to ensure consistency and transparency across transformation programs.

• Define and monitor KPIs and OKRs for each program to measure performance, effectiveness, and strategic impact.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and proactively manage risks and dependencies.

Technical Fluency

• Maintain a strong understanding of engineering practices, system architecture, and integration patterns to ensure technical feasibility and scalability of solutions.

• Collaborate with tech leads and architects, promoting best practices in cybersecurity, data privacy, and platform reliability.

Required experience & competencies

• 10+ years in transformation leadership roles within global organizations.

• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs and teams.

• Senior experience in product ownership or management within the (re)insurance industry, ideally in multi-product environments.

• Strong understanding of P&C and L&H business models and regulatory environments.

• Expertise in agile methodologies and scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills at executive level.

• Strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance long‑term vision with short‑term execution.

• Technologically savvy, with familiarity in engineering practices and technical product development.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Product Management (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) highly desirable.

• Additional training or certification in reinsurance or insurance operations is a plus.