Head of Change Delivery in London

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead the Business Analysis, Project Management and IT Business Partnering teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the delivery of IT change projects and programmes across Reinsurance.

What you’ll be doing

• Change Delivery: Leading the vision for best practice and innovative delivery solutions that enable the business strategic road-maps. Leading the implementation of resource, change management & change budgets for both small change & projects. Ensuring best practice approaches are applied to change, enabling accurately recorded, prioritised, budgeted and delivered change. Leading the Reinsurance organisation annual project evaluation and prioritisation to ensure value from investment. Working closely with the Head of Vendor Management Office to ensure 3rd party delivery partners are set up for success. Manages the Demand, Prioritisation and Portfolio Delivery along with any External Impacting initiatives (i.e. Infrastructure or Shared Apps) — ensuring that appropriate road-maps are maintained and drive the business case definition/mandates for securing project funding need for technology services or application development. Manages Re Portfolio (and associated Re/O&T Governance) — Responsible for establishing, and maintaining, appropriate governance on behalf of the Reinsurance Leadership Team and IT Steering Group as well as ensuring adherence to all relevant IT associated governance and controls for which the Reinsurance segment is held accountable. Connection point to O&T TCD — Responsible as the Reinsurance partner into Transformation & Change Delivery acting on behalf of the Reinsurance Leadership and IT Steering Group/Operations ensuring that Reinsurance initiatives are well represented as well understanding and acting upon impacting initiatives. Leads Reinsurance IT Steering Group — Is Chairperson of the "IT Steering Group" (comprising Senior Business Leaders, Platform and Chief Underwriting Officers and has responsibility for setting the priorities for the distribution of budget). Provides insight into IT demand and project progress/budget spend as well as communicating information of "external" activity that impacts the Reinsurance landscape.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with internal teams and external partners to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing. Build close relationships across AXA XL IDA, Transformation & GT, AXA XL Reinsurance and key stakeholders. Ensure clear, transparent communication across all levels of the organisation. Building engagement between Business & IT functions to ensure close understanding of the organisation, strategic priorities & working understanding of activities across the function.

You will report to the Head of Reinsurance IT.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated expertise in portfolio management, with a focus on technology development and support functions.
• Proven track record of leading initiatives and teams within a global, regulated setting.
• A leadership style that emphasizes cultivating a positive organizational culture and fostering an engaging, collaborative work environment.
• Robust analytical capabilities, including financial analysis and budgeting proficiency.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in using project management tools and software to drive successful delivery.
• Capable of working autonomously, juggling multiple priorities efficiently within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What we offer

Inclusion: 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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

Total Rewards: AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

Sustainability: At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.

Who we are: 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.