Cloud Delivery Lead
London, UK
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The AXA XL Cloud Delivery Lead is responsible for managing the cross-functional activities to deliver applications into AXA XL PaaS Cloud platform. The underlying cross-functional teams collectively represent all areas which hold the knowledge and expertise to deliver applications into, support, and run the Cloud PaaS environments. She/He will be part ofthe Cloud Business Projects team working in close relationship with application/technical teams in AXA XL, with the Cloud Business Projects Lead and Program Managers, with AXA Group Operations and with external partners
What will your essential responsibilities include?
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Azure PaaS capabilities crucial for various projects and coordinate their implementation, adhering to prioritisation set by governance, including senior Operations & Technology management Manage Cloud Delivery scrum meetings and coordinate various technical meetings with the right audience to align project teams and delivery teams;
2. Manage Integration blockers in a structure way by setting up mitigation projects (workaround & target solution);
3. Take into account technical direction in terms of tooling, automation & engineering capabilities in close collaboration with application CTO, Project Managers, the Technical Lead, application teams & Subject Matter Experts;
4. Provide support to Cloud Business Projects execution teams on technical issues & defects ;
5. Represent Cloud Projects delivery in Architecture & other key governances, making sure Cloud delivery constraints are considered at the right level;
6. Provide direction to increase Cloud delivery velocity rate;
7. On Integration project, identify planning, capacity & velocity risks, and establish required mitigation plans with program leadership;
8. Monitor and report progress against plan, adjust plan to ensure that projects stay on track or raise risks to relevant governance;
9. Ensure project deliverables are high quality and are delivered on time;
10. Conduct continuous improvement, optimising delivery by improving processes and outcomes;
11. Provide leadership and direction in a positive and productive manner;
12. Ensure transparency and trust by communicating and reporting regularly with stakeholders and teams;
The Cloud Delivery Lead will report to the Cloud Business Projects Lead.
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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
13. Senior technology expert with considerable experience;
14. Significant experiences in technical & complex coordination;
15. Demonstrated expertise in Cloud technologies (Azure, OpenShift);
16. Demonstrated expertise in Cloud eco-system (infrastructure & security eco-system);
17. Experience in datacenter & Cloud projects at scale;
18. Experience in leading international & multi-cultural projects in English;
19. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisations to drive actions and decisions;
20. Fluent in both written and spoken English;
21. Ability to adapt to changing requirements, focus on iterative and incremental delivery;
22. In-depth understanding of Kanban/Scrum/Agile methodology and hands-on experience within a Scrum team;
23. Customer orientation / added value, simplify in a complex organisation, autonomy and proactivity;
24. Ability to listen and understand complex requirements, team spirit and willingness to share knowledge;
25. Proven planning and organisation skills, creating work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales;
26. Ability to understand AXA standards in place and take them into account in future implementations (Security, IFC…).
FIND your future
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.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven 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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