Bangalore, Karanataka, IndiaThe 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.
What You’ll Be DOING
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 setup 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, optimizing 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.
What You Will BRING
We’re 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).
- Excellent 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…).
Who WE Are
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
What We OFFER
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.
