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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 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 to ensure Transversal Platform Services are well defined, aligned with the organisation’s goals and strategy, and will help 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.
* Ensure transversal platform services comply with governance processes and security standards.
* Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement within the 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.
* Set product roadmaps and strategy for Transversal Platforms.
* Evaluate transversal platform technologies and recommend their potential value to the organisation.
* Optimise Transversal Platform Teams' processes to ensure timely delivery and clear expectations with other teams.
* Ensure all deliverables meet relevant governance requirements, including Design Authorities, through Data and Solution Architects.
* Be a key leader and contributor within the Transversal Applications Service areas of Global Technology, partnering with other leaders to see the bigger picture.
You will report to the Global Head of Transversal Applications Services.
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
* Proven track record in similar roles with experience in DevSecOps, Automation, Container Orchestration, Testing Best Practices, API integrations, Database Administration, and platforms such as Power Platforms in cloud and on-premises environments.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
* Exceptional relationship management skills, with strategic thinking ability, managing complexity, significant change, and multiple priorities.
* Strategic planning, portfolio management, process optimisation, and change management for Transversal Platforms.
* Delivery-focused with experience managing backlogs supporting teams with varying priorities.
* Team player capable of working effectively at all organisational levels and influencing others toward consensus.
* Solid knowledge of application development and testing processes using various software delivery methods (waterfall, agile, etc.) with a strong background in application development.
* Experience leading development and delivery teams in producing high-quality, low-defect solutions.
* Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
* Proven leadership in driving technical initiatives and change.
* Adept at vendor management, understanding commercial models like T&M, Managed Services, and Managed Outcome, using both waterfall and agile delivery models.
* Ability to work with global and cross-departmental teams.
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AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. We serve mid-sized companies, multi-solution delivery centers, and innovative individuals, not just providing re/insurance but reinventing it.
How? By combining a strong capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty lines.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
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