Job Type:
Permanent
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Position:  Project Manager - Technology & Innovation
Reporting to: Group CTO
Location: York
Type:  Permanent Position
Band:  Band II
Enterprise Architecture at Hiscox
The Enterprise Architecture (EA) team is part of Hiscox Group which is a central umbrella function responsible for supporting our geographically dispersed Business Units (BUs). The aim of the EA team is to minimise enterprise risk, cost and complexity through reuse, good design practices, and strategic planning. This is primarily achieved by shaping and governing architecture strategy and standards in partnership with our BU (Business Unit) aligned lead architects. The EA Team currently has formal representation across six architecture disciplines, Infrastructure, Applications, Integration, Security, Data and Solution.
The Role
We are looking for someone with a background in Project Management to join the team to help with the day-to-day running of the EA function, shape and run a number of key EA initiatives and to help communicate and elaborate the EA vision.
Responsibilities will include…
1. Assisting with the selection and ownership of tooling to support the EA processes. Collaborate to create and maintain the business and technical architecture modelled in the EA tools.
2. Ensure key EA artefacts are maintained as living documents through stakeholder management and a regular cadence of engagement.
3. Work with the business units to capture, triage, and prioritise demand onto the EA backlog.
4. Manage the outward communications channels and raise the profile of EA.
5. Managing the EA governance process, supporting group risk and compliance through coordination and facilitation of the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and overall engagement with the wider organisation.
6. Supporting the Chief Technology Officers and Lead Architects through the communication of:
Centrally managed catalogues
Strategic technologies and vendors
Strategic suppliers and partners
Research and advice for optimal technology subscription and licensing
7. Ensuring EA alignment to Group project and portfolio management.
8. Supporting the creation and execution of the strategic initiatives and roadmaps and ongoing maintenance of the output.
9. Working with the Group Procurement team to promote information exchange and to enhance EA architecture models with commercial information (TCO).
Skills and Experience
Must have:
10. A broad foundational understanding of IT and related concepts with the ability to provide technical challenge where appropriate.
11. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively and to organise others.
12. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to understand and summarise complex topics in in a way which can easily be consumed by others and able to flex and adapt style to influence others at all levels.
13. Experience working in a project environment with exposure to Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
14. Experience of Microsoft productivity tools, such as Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
Nice to have:
15. Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform.
16. Familiarity with one or more architecture frameworks, e.g., TOGAF.
The Person
This role would suit someone looking for…
17. An exciting, diverse role which will develop both leadership and analysis skills.
18. An opportunity to learn more about technology and architecture by exposure to senior subject matter experts in these fields.
19. An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a rapidly developing function with enterprise-wide visibility and influence.
20. A network of friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive people.
21. A company that cares about personal development, career progression and work-life balance.
Rewards
On top of a competitive salary, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
22. 25 days annual leave plus two Hiscox days
23. 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
24. Company and personal performance related bonus.
25. Contributory pension.
Other benefits include:
26. Money towards gym membership.
27. Christmas gift.
28. 4 x life insurance.
About us
At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.
As an international specialist insurer we are far removed from the world of mass insurance products, selectively focusing on key areas of expertise and strength, all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way.
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