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Delivery Lead
Bangalore/ Gurgaon, IndiaThe Delivery Lead co-owns end-to-end delivery of business solutions for the scope of the Delivery Team with Transformation & Change Delivery (TCD) Delivery Lead; Understands the strategy, needs and challenges of the business partners s/he supports as well as the end-to-end processes for those businesses. Oversees all applications supporting that customer group to ensure service levels are received and system changes are delivered to expectation. Accountable for the design, delivery, and support of solution.DISCOVER your opportunityWhat will your essential responsibilities include?xc2xb7 Leading an impactful application delivery team supporting AXA XLs Actuarial Reserving business functions.xc2xb7 Working closely with key business stakeholders to manage critical actuarial reserving processes including monthly, quarterly and annual cycles to meet local, regulatory and AXA group deadlines.xc2xb7 Manage end to end data processing from Insurance systems through to Actuarial Databases and Actuarial Reserving Reporting Systems working collaboratively with cross functional teams ensuring reserving data integrity throughout the architecture.xc2xb7 Supporting business managed applications ensuring adherence to AXA XL architecture and security design principles.xc2xb7 Delivering high impact bespoke and packaged solutions leveraging hands on design, development, technical architecture experience leading global teams including internal staff and external vendor resources and successfully delivering complex business solutions.xc2xb7 Establish the scope of services, service levels, and key processes required to deliver application services within the application portfolio.xc2xb7 Produce and maintain the roadmap of change associated to application group.xc2xb7 Align team to high-level organization goals and objectives.xc2xb7 Manage and report on budget and resource allocation and utilization.xc2xb7 Monitor supplier performance reports and address concerns.xc2xb7 Review and approve contracts for a predetermined level of authority.xc2xb7 Assist procurement to manage vendor relations and maintaining vendor accountability.xc2xb7 Oversee Continuous Service Improvement initiatives to ensure continuously improving processes and capabilities.xc2xb7 Interface with internal and external auditors.xc2xb7 Support resolution of escalated risks and issues as a part of service delivery.xc2xb7 Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.xc2xb7 Produce high-level estimates as needed.xc2xb7 May participate as a member of a Major Incident Team.xc2xb7 Manage threats to application assets.xc2xb7 Protect and maintain AXA XLs Intellectual Property.xc2xb7 Ensure all processes are documented and maintained.xc2xb7 Develop change management strategies and approaches and assist business partners with readiness and change implementation.xc2xb7 Provides audit support for both internal and external assessments; Articulates policies and standards as appropriate and provides all required evidence on a timely basis. Owns the completion of any action plans.xc2xb7 Ensures the Solution Delivery Center adheres to Information Security policies and standards for secure coding and manages risk acceptances.xc2xb7 In collaboration with Procurement, manages RFI/RFPs, contract negotiations and delivery of contract terms. Also manages clean termiSolution Delivery Center of contracts with vendors who consistently underperform.You will report to the Head of Application Solutions, Delivery.QualificationsSHARE your talentWere looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:Required Skills and Abilities:xc2xb7 Experience leading global application development teams supporting Reserving systems for Insurance Industry.xc2xb7 Experience delivering large data systems with data interactions extending to SaaS and internal environments.xc2xb7 Hand on experience building applications using SQL, Python and Databricks environment.xc2xb7 Demonstrated leadership skills delivering high impact bespoke and packaged solutions for the insurance industry.xc2xb7 Demonstrated hands on design, development, technical architecture experience leading global teams including internal staff and external vendor resources and successfully delivering complex business solutions.xc2xb7 Expert level experience in planning and executing complex, large scale initiatives or operational area.xc2xb7 Budget, supply, and resource management for in scope applications and services.xc2xb7 Hold suppliers accountable for performance against Service Levels.xc2xb7 Ensure appropriate SoWs / SLAs exist for all development vendor engagements.xc2xb7 Measurable improvements in service delivery over time.xc2xb7 High customer confidence in delivery capability.xc2xb7 Internal and external audit support.xc2xb7 Risk identification and mitigation.xc2xb7 Knowledge Management strategy for process, training and applications.Desired Skills and Abilities:xc2xb7 Effective communication skills, particularly on key matters relating to the application grouping to stakeholders.xc2xb7 Stakeholder management.xc2xb7 Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.xc2xb7 Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.xc2xb7 Experience with AS400, Mainframe, DB2 and Informatica technologies. Cloud migration skillset preferred.FIND your futureAXA 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 dont 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 xe2x88x92 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 atInclusion & DiversityAXA 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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another xe2x80x94 and our business xe2x80x94 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 . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SustainabilityAt 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. Were 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. Were 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 XLs 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.

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