Contract Technical Architect - London, United Kingdom - XL CATLIN

Description

An Application Manager will support the coordination and running of development, production support and maintenance activities for one or more applications under a Delivery Team.

that support their application suite.
Guides developers and support teams on project execution, issue resolution, and provide escalation framework via governance
Work to educate customers on best use of product and support sympathetic change to the product, clearly articulating trade-offs, and risks
Work with business and information security to identify security risks and finding solutions, including risk acceptance
Build effective relationships and networks to help navigate the organisation to support the team in delivering change
Support internal and external audits to ensure services are delivered in a controlled fashion without undue risk to the company
Work with Technical Architect in defining, analysing, planning, measuring, and improving product availability and continuity.
Manage service levels to ensure all commitments are met and any variances mitigated to reduce impact on overall cost, schedule, quality for business needs
Identify and prioritize proactive maintenance action items and support impact assessment of environmental changes
Raise Statements of Work and/or Service Level Agreements with application development vendors for specific developments & changes with input from Program/Project Managers, Analysts, Solution Architects and Product Owners
Manage risk to deliver on service levels commitments and project milestones
Serve as a point of escalation for risks and issues, supporting the team in overcoming operational and technical blockers
Work to minimize impact of changes to project costs/P&L
Familiarity with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall
Experience of managing both internal development teams and external software vendors
All outsourced work performed on applications in the group performed under a fully vetted contract in alignment with Procurement processes, including Security and Legal requirements
Expert level experience in planning and executing complex, large scale initiatives or operational area.
Budget, supply, and resource management for IT application development services
Significant leadership experience (8+ years) in IT with knowledge / skills for leading multi-disciplined technology teams
Risk identification and mitigation
Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance, and setting realistic timescales
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.

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.

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.

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
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future.

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. 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.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field
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Information Technology Schedule
Full-time Job Type

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