**IT Project Manager (Hybrid Role)**
Lead IT projects within AXA's Change and Delivery Transversal Portfolio, utilizing Waterfall/Agile methods. Oversee project lifecycles, manage suppliers, and mitigate risks to ensure optimal time, cost, scope, and quality. Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, build teams, and leverage strong relationship management skills. Experience in Tech/Data projects in financial services is beneficial. APM qualification desirable. This remote-enabled role requires at least two days (40%) in the office, with flexibility to increase to three days (60%) in the future. UK work authorization required.
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About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers. Job overview: Were recruiting an IT Project Manager to manage projects within our Change and Delivery Transversal Portfolio. Youll use disciplined programme and project management methodology and industry experience that ensures best practice and compliance to the UK project delivery framework. Key responsibilities: Accountability for the delivery of assigned projects to agreed criteria to optimal time, cost, scope and quality, utilising appropriate and agreed project methodology Managing third parties and suppliers to meet all project goals within agreed costs, time and quality criteria Identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project Escalate risks, conflicts and provide proposals to effectively address them Providing effective leadership to the project team, shaping the team, motivating team members to achieve their project objectives and develop their skills and experience Effectively estimating costs, timescales and resource requirements, securing resources and building realistic plans for the successful delivery of the project(s) to the agreed scope and budget Manage, influence and motivate all stakeholders and sponsors to ensure full understanding, commitment and engagement to the project goals Work arrangements: 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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. Were also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience: Solid understanding of project management principles, methods, techniques, tools and project lifecycles (Waterfall/agile) Experience managing Tech/Data and AI projects in financial services would be beneficial Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build successful relationships with internal and external customers Ability to lead and motivate teams in delivering results Experience managing relationships with third parties Strong decision making Association of Project Management (APM) qualification desirable As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the apply now button, youll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and dont discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, were proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to lauren.standen@axa-insurance.co.uk. #LI-Hybrid