Description

CONTEXT :

So far, the IT department of GO was dedicated to maintenance activities and small to mid-size projects implementation. This department was mostly covering commodity activities rather than considered as a strategic asset.

Today, after the pandemic and smart working conditions successfully put in place, as digital process streamlining, cloud transition and IT security are a must, strong IT leadership and skills are required in order to drive successfully Business initiatives (Finance replatforming) or Tech&Data initiatives (Cloud, 5 Security Pillars, One ID, One Workplace).

IT is expected to be professionalized and aligned to Group if not market standards. IT Engineering & management skills are expected to improve.

MISSIONS :

• Managing the product functional & technical feature backlog
• Controlling quality of service and managing incidents
• Developing product costing and positioning strategies
• Translating product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience of his/her business lines in particular and of GO as an entity in general.
• Identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas which improve process effectiveness, user experience and GO efficiency.
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Develop product pricing and positioning strategies
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business impact
• Work closely with engineering teams (within GO CIO, Global Product or external vendors) in order to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Creating buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Secure quality of service of the application products for his/her business lines
• Ensure full compliance to AXA standards of the products for the business (incl. Security & Data Privacy)
• Anticipate and manage end of life of the application products through migration, replacement, decommissioning plans.

Qualifications

PROFILE :

Skills needed :

• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Solid technical and/or functional background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies and/or business line expertise.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization, a business expertise is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Educational background & experience :

• Master Bac+5
• Strongly recommended: Management, Security, Engineering Certificates responding to any reports received from compliance or by regulation agency
• Bilingual including English (French is appreciated)
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the function to be performed and with proven experience in management of teams.

Personality and interpersonal skills

• Self-driven
• Complex and multi-constrained problem solving
• Dialogue and listening skills
• Ability to analyse, step back and assess risks and opportunities
• Listening, communication & negotiation skills (impactful and persuasive)
• Ability to facilitate discussions and meetings

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