Project Management Lead
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Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:
Extensive program and project management experience.
Experience leading and working with large dynamic virtual teams across time zones and offshore with high resource utilization and productivity including where teams are highly matrixed both in centralized and decentralized environments.
Effective team management and leadership skills.
Has excellent understanding of the business and uses it to affect change.
Ability to manage business demand against current capacity.
Extensive knowledge and experience with Project Management principles best practices and methods.
Excellent understanding of software development principles and methodologies.
Planning and oriented with ability to provide creative solutions and analytical decision making.
Must be able to assist project managers in project initiation efforts which including assisting with definition of highlevel scope estimating work effort and defining proper skillset to fulfill demand.
Understands problems from all perspectives and analyze available options and constraints.
Experience in budget management and financial planning.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Familiarity with Project Management Tools such as PPM Office Suite and Financial Tracking tools as well.
Stakeholder management which includes updating on portfolio or projects in the portfolio explaining risks and issues and celebrating success.
Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
Excellent collaboration and conflict management skills.
Proven planning and organization skills creating own work schedules prioritizing workload preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.
Adaptable to new/different strategies programs technologies practices cultures etc. Comfortable with change able to easily make transitions.
Ability to present information in an influential manner to senior leadership and all business stakeholders.
AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform datadriven 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.
Learn more at axaxl
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 and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract develop advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender LGBTQ ethnicity and origins disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl/aboutus/inclusionanddiversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an everchanging 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. Our 202326 Sustainability strategy called Roots of resilience focuses on protecting natural ecosystems addressing climate change and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future. Were committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather increasing temperatures and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. Were building a net zero strategy developing insurance products and services and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societalled solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. Were training our colleagues engaging our external partners and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as AXA XLs Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program Volunteering Leave and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information please see axaxl/sustainability.
Project Management Lead
Bangalore/ Gurgaon India
This key role within the Global Technology Department will drive the successful delivery of all programs and projects within the Corporate Claims HR business functions but could also help in other areas as required to provide balance across Project Management Teams. This role ensures strategic alignment excellence and financial discipline across the project portfolio while maintaining a excellentfocus on corporate growth retention and financial management. The Project Management Lead will establish and enforce best practices optimize resource allocation and oversee project budgets to ensure maximum efficiency and impact. In addition to managing portfolio this role will provide leadership and mentorship to project managers fostering a highperforming team that adheres to enterprisewide project management standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in advanced project management disciplines and a working knowledge of various frameworks including Waterfall SAFe Agile and Kanban ensuring the organization can flexibly adapt to different project needs. They will play a key role in shaping and enhancing project governance driving continuous improvement and contributing to the organizations longterm success. Join Us as a Project Management Lead Make an Impact! The world is evolving fast and businesses face new challenges every day. At AXA XL we dont just keep upwe lead the way! Our clients count on us to help them navigate risks seize opportunities and stay ahead in a market.Were on a mission to create a more sustainable and prosperous future by delivering solutions that go beyond insurance. We tackle complex challenges with innovation and strategic thinking helping businesses thrive in an everchanging world.As a Project Management Lead you will be at the forefront of our mission guiding and empowering a team to drive impactful initiatives for our clients. Your leadership will shape strategic direction foster collaboration and ensure excellence in . If you are a visionary leader a problem solver and passionate about driving meaningful change we invite you to join us and make a lasting impact.
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What will your essential responsibilities include
Understands the business and GT strategies and how the project portfolio fits in and contributes to the achievement of those strategies and associated goals. Communicates to the rest of the Project Management team so they have an understanding of the strategy and goals.
Leadership and Guidance: Provide direction and support to a team of project managers ensuring they understand their roles and objectives. Coach/mentor team members and guide them to be successful.
Performance Management: Monitor the performance of project managers providing feedback conducting performance reviews and identifying areas for professional development.
Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain lasting relationships with all business stakeholders. Facilitate communication between project managers and senior management stakeholders and clients to ensure alignment on project objectives and expectations.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues across projects guiding project managers on mitigation strategies. Guides project managers on issue resolution and provide escalation framework via governance.
Budget Oversight: Oversee project budgets and financial performance ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints.
Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts within the team or between project teams fostering a collaborative work environment.
Resource Management: Manage the project manager resource pool including the allocation of resources to ensure the right resources are provided at the right time to support successful delivery. This includes working with vendors when additional staff is required to support a growing demand. Maintain a current view of people supply versus demand for the team aligning this to the needs of the business.
Collaboration: Partner with Peers to plan solve problems and implement organizational change.
Standards and Governance: Ensure utilization of recognized project management tools and techniques processes and resources while adhering to AXA XLs approved methodology.
Project Status: Provide accurate information on the status of projects portfolio for their projects.
Project Management: Ensure PM deliverables are met across sprint project and application teams/squads within domain for each release.
Participate in product design reviews ensuring quality practices are included in the SDLC.
You will report to Head of Global Technology Project Management.
Employment Type
Full-Time
