Programme Manager - Data & Modelling Controls

Aviva; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract of employment

Performance Bonus

Private medical care (ENEL-MED)

Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MT)

Additional parent privileges: baby 6 6

Employer-funded group insurance

Employee Shares Plan

Extra day off for birthday

Paid time off to volunteer

Hybrid working model from Poland with…

Job summary

Aviva is hiring for a Programme Manager to lead a large multi-year transformation focused on strengthening data and modelling controls across end-to-end Finance processes. Working with Finance, Technology, Risk, Data and business teams, you’ll improve control effectiveness, simplify delivery and drive better business outcomes.

You’ll bring structure, pace and clarity to programme delivery, collaborating across functions and governance forums.

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within data, modelling, controls, AI or transformation programmes.
• Proven ability to manage complex multifunctional programmes, including scope, plans, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications.
• Comfortable working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches, with the judgement to apply the right level of governance and structure.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across teams, functions and influence at different levels.
• Structured, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach.
• Combining programme leadership with hands-on ownership of key activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Curious, improvement-minded attitude and willingness to learn the business context.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery planning, governance, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting for the Data & Modelling Controls programme
• Supporting the definition and implementation of a scalable control environment for data and modelling across IWR Finance processes
• Coordinating activity across multiple policy administration systems, recognizing that different systems may have different processes, data structures and control maturity
• Supporting gap analysis and remediation planning, ensuring actions are prioritized, tracked and progressed effectively
• Defining and implementing a proportionate control framework across data, transformation and modelling activities
• Identifying practical opportunities to improve controls, simplify processes and use automation or AI where this creates clear value
• Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate discovery, validation, control monitoring and assurance activities
• Designing a scalable target‑state operating model capable of supporting multiple PAS platforms, business lines and reserving processes
• Embedding sustainable governance and assurance processes into BAU
• Working closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Controls and business teams to align priorities, manage dependencies and resolve delivery challenges
• Helping shape the programme team structure and ways of working as the programme develops
• Preparing clear programme updates and stakeholder communications for governance forums and senior stakeholders
• Applying suitable delivery discipline across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches, depending on programme needs
• Contributing to a collaborative delivery environment focused on transparency, accountability and measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Data & modelling

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

AI & automation

Job description

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?

Are you an experienced Programme Manager who enjoys bringing structure, pace and clarity to complex transformation? We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Programme Manager to support the delivery of the Data & Modelling Controls programme within IWR Finance (Life Insurance).

This is a high-impact transformation focused on strengthening the way data and modelling controls are designed, implemented and embedded across Finance processes. The programme covers the data journey from policy administration systems, through cleansing and validation, to IT and Finance hand-offs, with the aim of improving consistency, governance and control effectiveness.

You will work with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Controls and business teams to help define the target control environment, identify gaps, coordinate remediation and support improved ways of working. The role would suit someone who can operate well in complexity, build strong stakeholder relationships and bring practical delivery discipline without over-engineering the approach.

A bit about the job:

In this role, you'll lead a large multi-year transformation programme focused on strengthening data and modelling controls across complex end-to-end Finance processes. Working closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, Data and business teams, you’ll help improve control effectiveness, simplify delivery and support better business outcomes. You’ll bring structure, pace and clarity to programme delivery, while encouraging collaboration and identifying opportunities to use AI, automation and improved ways of working where they add value.

What will you be doing?

• Managing delivery planning, governance, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting for the Data & Modelling Controls programme
• Supporting the definition and implementation of a scalable control environment for data and modelling across IWR Finance processes
• Coordinating activity across multiple policy administration systems, recognizing that different systems may have different processes, data structures and control maturity
• Supporting gap analysis and remediation planning, ensuring actions are prioritized, tracked and progressed effectively
• Defining and implementing a proportionate control framework across data, transformation and modelling activities
• Identifying practical opportunities to improve controls, simplify processes and use automation or AI where this creates clear value
• Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate discovery, validation, control monitoring and assurance activities
• Designing a scalable target‑state operating model capable of supporting multiple PAS platforms, business lines and reserving processes
• Embedding sustainable governance and assurance processes into BAU
• Working closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Controls and business teams to align priorities, manage dependencies and resolve delivery challenges
• Helping shape the programme team structure and ways of working as the programme develops
• Preparing clear programme updates and stakeholder communications for governance forums and senior stakeholders
• Applying suitable delivery discipline across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches, depending on programme needs
• Contributing to a collaborative delivery environment focused on transparency, accountability and measurable business outcomes.

What we’re looking for?

• Experience ideally within data, modelling, controls, AI or transformation programmes
• Proven ability to manage complex multifunctional programmes, including scope, plans, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications
• Comfortable working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches, with the judgement to apply the right level of governance and structure
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment across teams, functions and influence at different levels
• Structured, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach
• Combining program leadership with hands‑on ownership of key activities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, change-oriented environment.
• Curious, improvement-minded attitude and willingness to learn the business context.

Helpful but not essential:

• Experience in financial services, insurance, Finance change or risk/control environments
• Curiosity and practical experience in using AI, automation or process improvement to increase efficiency and strengthen controls
• Experience with data migration, data remediation, data governance or control improvement initiatives
• Experience shaping project or programme ways of working, team routines or governance frameworks
• Previous exposure to senior stakeholder forums or cross-border delivery environments.
• Professional qualifications such as Prince2, APM or PMI are desirable

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:

• Contract of employment
• Performance Bonus
• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
• Additional parent privileges:
• - baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
• - shortened working time after parental leave
• Employer-funded group insurance
• Employee Shares Plan
• Extra day off for birthday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
• Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
• Psychological support consultations
• Access to the e-learning platforms
• Internal employee referral program
• Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month
• Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
• Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Aviva is for everyone!

We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.