effective coordination across businesses and functions to help evaluate, prioritise and drive the change successfully throughout the organisation.
The Business Engagement Lead will be the key contact for all change initiatives (technology and non-technology) for UK/Lloyd's with a view to challenge and prioritise and provide holistic views to the change portfolio.
What
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What will your essential responsibilities include?
The Business Engagement Lead will be responsible for:
Day to day engagement - be an effective and challenging Lead to
+ Work with the UK/Lloyd's region to help guide strategy as it relates to investments and its prioritisation. Ensure global business architecture alignment
+ Identify high-level solutions and drive connections with other functions where similar solutions have been put into place.
+ Keep abreast on change landscape / the overall AXA XL project portfolio and its change impact. Report on change portfolio to business stakeholders
+ Develop and maintain content-relevant expertise and business knowledge around business process flows & applications to assess inward impacts.
+ Serve as SME for towards other projects, i.e., participate in respective project meetings as needed Project Engagement - oversee an effective launch and ensure successful execution of a program:
+ Work closely with business to assess and "vet" initial ideas
+ Trigger pre-project analysis, business case and benefits / costs analysis; help business understand, and connect with, the right change and IT capabilities across Ops&Tech, and support in navigating required processes and methods. Ensure global business architecture alignment of solutions identified
+ Drive successful project initiation in coordination with Transformation and Change Delivery Team and broader organisation.
+ Identify cross-functional dependencies and risks throughout different project executions and drive resolution
+ Stay informed and provide guidance on business initiatives throughout program execution
+ Support business in change management on project rollouts
+ Where requested, provide guidance / assistance to other key team members assigned to a development role / opportunity
+ On occasion, drive program execution on specific initiatives
In this role, you will report to the Head of Transformation & Change Delivery.
What
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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Experience in managing large scale programs (well established) preferably in the insurance industry and in an international environment
Proven stakeholder management skills to influence and impact, at both programme and individual project level
Previous experience in strategy consulting will be of advantage
Ability to quickly switch between different issues or projects with conflicting priorities
Excellent organisational and time management skills, communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to multi-task across a number of initiatives.
Ability to develop and implement best practice and framework methodologies.
Strong business acumen, coupled with technology knowledge and expertise in software development life cycle
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to drive alignment with various functional/BU stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills, influence and creativity to achieve successful outcomes around scope, schedule, costs/budget, issues/risks, and resources.
Knowledge and preferably prior experience in working in an Agile environment
Ability to deal with change effectively with familiarity of the entire working process
What
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offer
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Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another -- and our business -- to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards
AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature:
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change:
The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG:
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action
: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
Who
we
are
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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.
Learn more at axaxl.com
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