Head of IT Benelux
AXA Partners “Focus & Transform strategy” is shaping our global strategic ambition: “bringing simplicity and enforcing transversality, breaking down silos, to succeed in providing a superior customer experience.AXA Partners has 3 strategic priorities:
“Becoming a tech-led company” is one of the 8 strategic enablers and Information and Technology will play a continuously increasing role to help AXA Partners achieve its transformation.In this context, we are looking for a Head of IT, in charge of Benelux, who will enable the transformation of AXA Partners business model by co-creating, sponsoring and driving the main projects, deploying them across the countries within scope in time, budget, quality and scope.DIMENSIONS OF ROLE• Accountable for Benelux IT Strategy, Delivery, Security and end-to-end performance • In charge of the Local IT Team• Accountable for IT BAU and Local Projects Budget • Member of the AXA Partners Benelux Extended Leadership Team• Member of the AXA Partners Regional IT Leadership CommitteeKEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Declination and implementation of AXA Partners Strategy in his/her scope
2. Coordination, steering and communication
3. BAU tasks supervision: operations, solutions and 1st line security
4. Teams management
5. Supporting the Regional CIO in his/her activities
Your Profile
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in managing large, diverse teams of IT professionals (operating in matrix with Central/Group)
• Extensive experience working in technology and/or business roles within a company with a solid understanding of technology
• Experience in leading change and championing transformative IT and customer service strategies which are sources of competitive advantage and differentiation, including outsourced services
• Business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Strong influential leadership behaviors to drive alignment, arbitrage and delivery at all levels
• Demonstrated expert judgment with the ability to quickly identify, analyze, evaluate and resolve problems at the local/regional/international level which could negatively impact global program implementation and/or financial results
• Promote transformation and adaptation to a fast-moving environment
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, strong influencer at all levels
• Collaborative working to achieve collective goals, ability to facilitate transversal/cross function collaboration, create trust and develop a “share-to-succeed” mindset
• Strong financial (P&L) and analytical skills
• Fluent in English and French or Dutch
About AXA
AXA Group is the world leader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfy their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and asset management. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 million clients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with a strong focus on risk prevention.
Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.
Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.
About the Entity
AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection.
AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.
Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when it matters.
What We Offer
By joining AXA Partners, you will work in a responsible company, which offers a real culture of expertise & diversity. Our focus is on accelerating the development of everyone’s skills, whilst offering attractive and competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and growth.
Additionally, at AXA, we work to make a real difference to people - when amazing things happen and when we create opportunities for a better life, the feeling of pride is extraordinary.
Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract).