Job Description - Climate Project Manager (12002539D20240429)
Climate Project Manager
Location: UK – London or Poland – Wroclaw
At AXA XL, our ambition is to be the trusted risk expert in the transition to a low carbon economy, acting as a partner to clients, brokers, regulators, and colleagues, and demonstrating the value of Insurance in creating a more sustainable society. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyze deeper. Dream bigger.
The Climate Project Manager will oversee the implementation of cross-functional climate-related initiatives, including but not limited to net-zero underwriting, energy transition, climate-related risk, and regulation. These projects are transversal, meaning they require the involvement and/or impact more than one function or business unit. The Climate Project Manager will ensure that projects are managed in a holistic fashion, ensuring that operational as well as business and regulatory deliverables are met.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a great team in the dynamic and important area of Climate change for a world-leading organization that helps protect what matters.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Project initiation: Set up and launch (or take over where already in flight) the project working closely with key stakeholders across business and other functions (e.g., underwriting, risk, legal, compliance, claims) on program charter, milestone and project planning/roadmap, KPI definitions. Establish governance structure and onboard project sponsor(s).
* Project execution: Work closely with workstream leads/business product owners of various teams on the execution and monitoring of the project against milestones, KPIs and (where appropriate) budget.
* Change Management: Identify key change management steps throughout the project life cycle and ensure that change management activities are appropriately followed to ensure success of the program.
* Issue Resolution: Identify and formalize any key issues and risks. Drive resolution and raise key decisions to the appropriate governance committee.
* Project Reporting: Manage overall communication to all stakeholders (project sponsors/Steering Committee and Business Engagement Leader/Manager).
* Subject Matter Expert: Bring focused technical or topical expertise and knowledge to the team when needed.
* Expected to lead projects with limited oversight.
You will report to the Head of Climate.
Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in project management in the insurance industry and in an international environment.
* The ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
* Effective communication and presentation skills.
* Robust organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
* Outstanding business acumen.
* Analytical skills to address complex issues.
* Interest in the role that re/insurance has in relation to managing the risks and opportunities associated with a changing climate.
* A recognized project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile) would be an advantage.
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.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s 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.
Location: GB-GB-London, Other Locations: PL-PL-Wroclaw
Job Field: Project & Change Management
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
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