Head of Transversal Platforms
Head of Transversal Platforms
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Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Prevent track record in similar roles and experience in DevSecOps Automation Container Orchestration Testing Best Practices API integrations Database Administrations and other platforms such as Power Platforms in cloud and onprem.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and communication skills.
- Exceptional relationship management skills with an ability to think strategically manage complexity significant change and multiple key priorities.
- Strategic planning portfolio management process optimisation and change management for Transversal Platforms.
- Delivery focused with experience of managing backlogs that support other teams that come with varying priorities from different teams.
- Team player able to work effectively at all levels of our organisation with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus.
- Effective knowledge of application development and testing process using various software delivery methods (waterfall agile etc. with a significant background in application development
- Previous experience leading development and delivery teams in delivering high quality low defect solutions
- Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Proven leadership experience in leading technical initiatives and driving change.
- Adept at vendor management both commercially and interpersonally with a clear understanding of T&M Managed Services and Managed Outcome commercial models through both waterfall and agile delivery models.
- Ability to work with team members across the globe and across departments.
FIND your future
AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multiSolution Delivery Centerals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a strong 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.
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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
Head of Transversal Platforms
London
As we develop transversal platforms to be leveraged across the Global Technology estate we are seeking The Head of Transversal Platforms. The Head of Transversal Platforms will provide strategic guidance and technical leadership on the design implementation and maintenance of a number of Transversal Platforms including DevOps tooling DevOps Automation Integration Applications Databases Power Platform Testing Center of Excellence and may continue to evolve as we continue to develop new capabilities. He/She will lead and oversee several teams and will be part of the Transversal Applications Services leadership team. This role will work closely with other areas within Global Technology ensuring Transversal Platform Services are well defined services are aligned with the organisations goals and strategy and will help to identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
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What will your essential responsibilities include
- Accountable for the end to end delivery of Transversal Platforms within the scope of Transversal Application Services to Digital Factory Application Solutions and other Application Delivery teams outside of Global Technology.
- Ensures transversal platform services are in line with the governance process and security standards.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement within transversal platform estate .
- Lead coach and manage internal staff and contractors. Responsible for staff development and team culture.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to other IT staff.
- Setting product roadmaps and strategy for Transversal Platforms.
- Evaluate transversal platform technologies and make recommendations on their potential value to the organisation.
- Optimisation of Transversal Platform Teams processes ensuring turnaround time and expectation setting with other teams are established.
- Ensure all deliverables are aligned to all relevant governance requirements including Design Authorities through Data and Solution Architects.
- Key leader/ contributor within the Transversal Applications Service areas of Global Technology who partner with other leaders to look at the bigger picture than just the teams being managed.
You will report to Global Head of Transversal Applications Services.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
