Description

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Our mission at AXA is to empower people to live a better life. We must move from a perceived payer of claims to a strong partner in life for our customers. Thus, our role as Group Operations must be to support and to empower all AXA teams in the best way to achieve together this meaningful aspiration.

The most powerful levers to achieve this can be summarized as Innovation and Execution, and will drive all Operations teams:

• Innovation: To create and provide the prerequisites and opportunities for all AXA teams to develop leading innovative solutions for the needs of our current and future customer

• Execution: To create an environment which allows our teams all over the world to bring their ideas to reality and make our strong promise to the customers happen

Our concrete goals are:

• Reinforce and realize our value creation for the global AXA organization.

• Support and foster innovation across AXA in a close alignment and teaming with Group Business Innovation.

• Embed simplicity and empowerment in our day to day working as well as ensure that we powerfully contribute to AXA's mission and strategy.

PRESENTATION OF THE CONTEXT AND THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Network product team is delivering global network solution to the AXA Group in three product family (End User connectivity, DC, Security).

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Program Manager to lead and drive complex international projects across diverse teams and cultures. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively manage governance structures involving C-level executives while fostering collaboration and team spirit within a multicultural environment.

POSITION MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Lead and manage multiple high-impact programs with a focus on international collaboration and cross-cultural communication.

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with C-level executives and stakeholders across various regions.

• Develop and implement program strategies, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

• Facilitate regular updates and presentations for executive leadership to communicate progress, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborate with diverse teams across different geographies, promoting a culture of inclusivity and teamwork.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with program delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and practices.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional development and enhancing team capabilities.

Qualifications

o Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, with a significant portion in an international context.

• Extensive experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale international projects.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Monday.com).

• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and governance structures, particularly at the executive level.

• Familiar with Network environment (have already managed Network projects), ability to understand the technologies. Security knowledge is highly appreciated

• Ability to work in tight planning (matrix environment, work with senior executives)

• Experience in process improvement and organizational transformation

o Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in business management, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is preferred.

• Exceptional collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse teams and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.

• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, with experience working in international environments and understanding various cultural nuances.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to various stakeholders, including C-level executives.

• A strong team spirit, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members towards common goals.

• Adaptability and resilience, with a proactive approach to challenges and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments.

• Experience in agile methodologies is highly appreciated

• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus, reflecting the multicultural nature of the role

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of

respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities