Job Specifications
The CIO is responsible for establishing and executing the IT transformation program for AXA Partners Credit Life Protection (CLP). This role involves shaping and driving the evolution of AXA Partners Credit Life Protection’s operating model by co-creating, sponsoring, and overseeing key projects across the organization, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, quality, and timelines.
The CIO CLP is accountable for AXA CLP IT operations, overseeing the entire application portfolio and activities across all AXA countries worldwide, including both projects and BAU.
You will be a member of the CLP Executive Committee (Excom) and of the AXA Partners IT Senior Leadership Committee.
You will be leading a team of over 100 internal and external professionals, and a budget of 60million euros budget dedicated to transformation projects over the coming years.
You will report to AXA Partners CIO and AXA CLP CEO.
What You’ll Be Doing
The CIO CLP is defining the strategy with CLP EXCOM members and implement the overall IT transformation strategy.
The CLP CIO Main Missions Are
Strategic Investment & Business Alignment The CLP CIO must prioritize initiatives that align with business strategy and deliver measurable value, respecting the overarching IT framework. This includes building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand challenges and opportunities and translating strategic goals into effective tactical plans across all entities. The role involves analyzing projects for governance readiness and ensuring transparency of portfolio investments.
Architecture, Infrastructure & Service Delivery The CLP CIO is implementing the AXA CLP architecture and roadmap, overseeing both on-premise and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and continuous quality improvement. You select and deploy technologies that streamline operations and maximize strategic benefits, while managing SLAs and ensuring compliance with Group policies, including ISO27001.
Operational Efficiency & Compliance Accountable for delivering and optimizing IT services across AXA CLP, the CLP CIO drives efficiency improvements and maintains high-quality infrastructure. They will ensure adherence to security and architecture standards, implementing policies and practices that support secure, reliable operations.
Leadership & Innovation The CIO is leading and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and creative problem-solving. You will driving change and transformation initiatives to support ongoing organizational growth and evolution.
Please note that 3 weeks per month will have to be spent at our Shannon office in Ireland during the first year.
What You’ll Bring
We are seeking an innovative and strategic CIO with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT operations within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, improving operational efficiency, and driving growth through technological innovation. Strong leadership skills are essential to effectively manage and inspire cross-functional teams.
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive experience managing large, diverse IT teams in matrix organizations (20 years+)
Strong background in technology and business roles within established companies.
Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives (Cloud, AI, Agile, Data).
Over 10 years of project management experience, leading large, complex projects with Agile.
Experience driving transformative IT and customer service strategies for competitive advantage
Technical & Leadership Skills
Deep business acumen with a focus on organizational challenges and change leadership, transformation leader with business orientation
Influential leader capable of driving alignment and delivering results across multiple levels (local/regional/international levels which could impact global program implementation and/or financial results)
Strong financial (P&L) and analytical skills
Team player and able to work collaboratively with others and leverage their skills
Strong stakeholder management, adaptable in dynamic environments,
Fluent in English (French/Spanish a plus).
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Who We Are
We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of
About the Company
AXA Partners is an international entity forming part of AXA offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection & lifestyle.
Our mission is to help our corporate clients enhance the experience of their own clients by co-creating innovative solutions with them. Our 8500 employees are on hand to help and support them anywhere, at any time.
In 2023, AXA Partners posted revenue of EUR3.3 billion.
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