Strategy Project Manager

**Job Description**:
**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 for 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.

**About the entity**

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

**Where will you be in the organization?**

**The division**

Group Technology Operations (GTO) aims at designing, developing, and operating Global AXA IT products, delivering them to AXA Entities and the AXA Group, at the right level of quality of service and cost and aligned with business-driven priorities. Its missions can be summarized in four main activities: global product delivery, global product portfolio management, day-to-day operations management, and entities proximity management.

**The department / team**

The GO Strategy team, established in January 2020, is dedicated to defining and steering the GO Strategy in alignment with the AXA Group Strategic cycles. The team ensures the implementation of the transformation roadmap by setting up a dedicated governance and aligning investments with strategic objectives across AXA Group Operations.

**About the job**

**Main missions**:
As the Senior Strategy Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the GO Strategy team, focusing on delivering strategic projects for AXA Group Operations transformation and for the execution of our Strategy.

**AXA GO Strategic Priorities**:

- ** Accelerate Data & AI Transformation**: Drive initiatives to enhance Data & AI capabilities to better serve business needs (e.g., AXA, thanks to AXA GO, was for instance the first insurer in the world to launch its internal version of GPT).
- ** Optimize Operational Efficiency**: Streamline processes and operations to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- ** Foster Innovation and Agility**: Cultivate a culture of innovation and agility to adapt to evolving market dynamics.

As a Strategy Project Manager at AXA Group Operations, you will lead strategic projects contributing to these priorities.

Among the crucial strategic initiatives that contribute to the realization of our strategic ambition, we have programs focused on Operational Excellence, Data & AI, HR Transformation, and Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Tooling. The Strategy Project Manager will be in charge of leading one of those transversal initiatives in full autonomy, directly reporting to the Head of Strategy.

**Key Responsibilities**:
- ** Project Scoping, Planning, and Goal Setting**: Develop structured schedules and project plans based on project goals, required resources, potential risks, time to market, and budget constraints. This includes meticulous planning to ensure successful project execution.
- ** Project Execution and Governance**: Track deadlines, deliverables, resources, and timelines throughout the project process. Hold owners accountable for their commitments and conduct program team meetings to provide status updates and identify and resolve issues promptly.
- ** Reporting and Communication**: Create and maintain up-to-date documents supporting strategic initiatives at GO level, providing valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This involves clear and concise communication to ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
- ** C-Level Stakeholder Management**: Engage and manage C-level stakeholders to secure their alignment with project objectives, providing regular updates, and addressing any issues proactively to ensure their continued support.

**About you**
- Graduate Degree (Engin