Transformation & Change Lead

AXA Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Transformation and Change Lead to manage complex initiatives across functions and ensure successful program delivery. This role involves strategic collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring junior colleagues, and building program management capabilities. If you have extensive experience in program management and Agile environments, this position could be the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale programs.
• Proven mentoring skills and experience with senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and technology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of cross-functional initiatives.
• Setup and launch program/project with key stakeholders.
• Drive internal initiatives to build program management capability.

Skills

Program Management

Agile Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Organizational Skills

Education

PROSCI Certification

Job description

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As AXA XL continues to invest in its end-to-end capabilities, the Transformation and Change Lead will oversee the implementation of cross-functional initiatives, complex programs of high USD investments that require the involvement and/or impact of more than one function or business unit.

The Transformation and Change Lead will ensure that programs are managed holistically and that technology deliverables as well as operational/business deliverables are met.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Set up and launch the program/project, working closely with key stakeholders across business, technology, and other functions (TCD and non-TCD) on program charter, structuring (including Agile product teams), milestones, project planning/roadmap, and KPI definitions. Establish governance structure and onboard project sponsor(s).
• Work closely with workstream leads, business product owners of agile teams, and other project managers (including GT project managers) on execution and monitoring against milestones, KPIs, and budget (including savings tracking).
• Identify key change management steps throughout the project lifecycle and ensure that change management activities are appropriately followed to ensure the success of the program. Involve Change Management Expert as needed.
• Identify and formalize key issues and risks. Drive resolution and escalate key decisions to the appropriate governance committee.
• Manage overall communication to all stakeholders (program sponsors, Steering Committee, AXA XL Project SteerCo, AXA Group SPC where applicable, Business Engagement Leader/Manager).
• Drive internal initiatives to build, expand, and strengthen the program management capability throughout the organization. This includes establishing key program management frameworks, sharing best practices and lessons learned, and providing training.
• Share expertise on program execution by partnering with other transformation and change managers to facilitate cross-pollination of knowledge.
• Bring focused technical or topical expertise and knowledge to the team.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior colleagues to develop their program management skills, share knowledge and experience, give feedback, and create learning opportunities. Offer coaching on specific program assignments.
• Expected to lead large-scale programs independently.

In this role, you will report to the Europe/UK Team Lead.

We’re looking for someone with these abilities and skills:

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale programs across multiple dimensions (lines of business, geographies, or functions) and complexity.
• Knowledge and significant prior experience working in an Agile environment.
• Proven mentoring skills and experience managing through influence and coordination with senior stakeholder teams.
• Previous experience in internal or external consulting is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills, with experience communicating with senior management.
• Strong business acumen combined with technology knowledge and expertise in the software development lifecycle to challenge business demands appropriately.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills to drive alignment with various stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation, influence, and creative skills to achieve successful outcomes around scope, schedule, costs, issues/risks, and resources.
• PROSCI certification or extensive experience in change management is a plus.

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.