portfolio manager Bristol, England
Job description
About the role
It's an exciting time to join the Transversal Change and Delivery team here at AXA, with significant investment planned in all UK&I businesses to transform, deliver new digital services to our customers and streamline and automate our business processes. To help us build our change capability, accelerate the delivery of our strategic programmes and drive the adoption of unified Agile ways of working and more effective change delivery across UK&I we're looking for an individual with experience of managing large programme delivery projects within a business environment.
The role reports into the Head of Delivery and will drive the delivery of complex IT infrastructure, application, and Business Change Programmes across the UK, whilst supporting with the day-to-day management of the wider delivery team.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you'll be doing:
- Responsible for large programme delivery of portfolios or projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to scope
- Applies the appropriate project management discipline across the various stages of the project cycle and is a champion of these at each stage
- Matrix management with oversight of permanent and contractual staff
- Coaches and mentors' other members of the team to aid their development
- Sets and manages the quality of deliverables for projects ensuring that standards are applied as defined in UK Project Policy
- Reports and presents on programme/portfolio status to all key stakeholders
- Ensures key stakeholders are engaged and their feedback is sought and acted upon appropriately
- Produces project progress reports which are timely and appropriate for the target audience
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.
About you
We know that some candidates, may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA, but you’re not sure you tick every box we’d still encourage you to apply.
What we’re looking for:
- Significant previous experience of delivery in large projects / programmes within the Financial Services industry
- Experience in delivering transformation programmes, with a technology change focus
- Accredited at Project Management discipline (practitioner level) (e.g., Certified Project Manager, APMP, Prince2 practitioner, ISEB)
- Managing Successful Programmes accreditation is desirable
- Expert in project management disciplines with experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience of defining and delivering organisational change within teams to improve delivery efficiencies and team culture
- Experience of budget management
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer
At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
- Competitive annual salary
- Annual company & performance-based bonus
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- AXA employee discounts
- Gym benefits
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About AXA
With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.
But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.
You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.
Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA UK, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.
AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.
