Cloud Technical Expert

Job Description

The AXA XL Cloud Technical Expert is responsible for defining technical direction, manage technical blockers (migration & integration) on overall Cloud Business Projects scope. She/He will be part of the Cloud Business Projects team working in close relationship with application/technical teams in AXA XL, with the Cloud Business Projects Program Manager, with AXA GO and with external partners. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Define Technical direction on Cloud Business Projects scope in terms of tooling, automation & engineering capabilities in close collaboration with application Project Managers, application teams & Subject Matter Experts. Provide support to Business Projects execution teams on technical issues & defects. Manage Integration blockers in a structure way by setting up mitigation projects (workaround & target solution). Proactively contribute to Cloud governances and represent Cloud Business Projects in Architecture & other key governances, making sure Business Projects constraints are considered at the right level. Provide direction to increase Business Projects velocity rate. On Integration project, identify planning, capacity & velocity risks, and establish required mitigation plans with program leadership. Support resource plan sertup to meet program objectives. Monitor and report progress against plan and adjust plan to ensure the project stays on track. Ensure project deliverables are high quality and are delivered on time. Conduct continuous improvement, optimising delivery by improving processes and outcomes. Provide leadership and direction in a positive and productive manner. Ensure transparency and trust by communicating and reporting regularly with stakeholders and teams. You will report to the Cloud Business Projects Lead. SHARE your talent Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Senior technology expert with relevant years experience. Significant experiences in technical & complex coordination. Excellent knowledge of Cloud technologies (Azure, OpenShift). Exceelent knowledge of Cloud eco-system (infrastructure & security eco-system). Experience in datacenter & Cloud projects at scale. Experience in leading international & multi-cultural projects in English. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisations to drive actions and decisions. Fluent in both written and spoken English. Ability to adapt to changing requirements, focus on iterative and incremental delivery. Excellent understanding of Kanban/Scrum/Agile methodology and experience working in a Scrum team. Customer orientation / added value, simplify in a complex organisation, autonomy and proactivity. Desired Skills and Abilities: Ability to listen and understand complex requirements, team spirit and willingness to share knowledge. Proven organisation skills, proactively supporting planning. Ability to understand AXA standards in place and take them into account in future implementations (Security, IFC).