Principal Cloud Platform LeadBangalore, Karnataka, India
The AXA XL Cloud Platform Lead is responsible for understanding the AXA XL Azure Cloud eco-system, the technical projects, the tooling & processes in place to deliver, and the end-to-end lifecycle from planning to execution of platform changes and updates. He/she will understand the impacts and own the decisions made to change/update the Azure Cloud platform and associated tooling. The AXA XL Cloud Platform Lead role is crucial in AXA XL Cloud Transformation, as it enables delivery of the Cloud platforms adapted to business needs for new applications and business projects onboarding to Cloud, as well as successful migration of existing applications to adapted Cloud environments. It is the cornerstone for all AXA XL Cloud activities.
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What will your essential responsibilities include?
·Product own the Azure PaaS Cloud platform for AXA XL (known as the technical tenant) working with relevant teams in GT and AXA GO that create and maintain platform capabilities under agreed standards and corresponding to evolving business needs.
·Own, execute and manage Cloud platform technical projects to enhance the platform. Supervise all initiatives driving technical enhancements and sustainability of AXA XL Cloud technical tenant, including associated projects and expert resources.
·Manage stakeholders including senior technology experts and leaders in AXA XL and AXA Group, with aim to optimize Cloud environments use aligned with business needs, Group standards, security and compliance; NB Cloud platforms will be hosting at least 50% of AXA XL applications from mid 2025, representing one of the most important items of global IT spend.
·Ensure constant alignment with architecture and technology authority as well as AXA XL and AXA Group Cloud strategy, in particular on use of relevant tools and required level of automation. Manage or escalate any discrepancies in appropriate AXA XL Cloud Transformation and CTO governance as well as in specific governance between AXA XL and AXA GO.
·Define how Cloud should meet requirements (automation, guideline…) coming from AXA XL keystakeholders (Security, operational resilience, Finance) and enforce usage across AXA XL.
·As per platform evolution needs, aligned with Cloud Operating model evolution, design and propose Cloud Platform product team structure and manage that team in harmony with other related teams eccompassing various departments and organisations. Bring supporting teams together (e.g. across DevOps Automation and Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure) to resolve Cloud issues, incidents and problems as they arise and to help drive items to successful resolution and closure.
·During Cloud Migration project (finshing in 2025), ensure that Cloud PaaS platform meets AXA XL application & data migration technical requirements, precise these requirements when needed and influence timely delivery.
·Assist and participate in technical committees and forums (e.g. TDA) to provide input and agreement to Cloud platform changes.
·Act as an escalation path to resolving technical issues, incidents and challenges and the ability to abstract these for management as appropriate. Supported by Architecture and Standards team, provide direction on activities that have impacts on how Cloud works (eg: Cloud connectivity / Network routing / DNS) to guaranty end-to-end simplicity & quality of service.
·Set up and manage milestones, manage and guide team members to achieve them; developand manage RAIDslog to minimise or mitigate risk/issues; ensure project deliverables are high quality and are delivered on time.
·Manage budget ensuring delivery within budget constraints.
·Conduct continuous improvement, optimising delivery by improving processes and outcomes.
·Provide leadership and direction in a positive and productive manner.
·Ensure transparency and trust by communicating and reporting regularly with stakeholders and teams.
You will report to the Cloud Business Projects Lead.
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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:
·Well evidenced experience managing complex Cloud transformations including Cloud platform and components design, implementation evolution and support, as well as legacy systems migration.
·Established techincal implementation and engineering experience.
·Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and Cloud capabilities,infrastructure eco-system, terminology, and how to tackle technical debt efficiently; as well as software development lifecycle, software architecture, testing, automation and DevOps.
·Strategic mindset and capacity to influence and drive alignment and execution.
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