Senior Project Manager - FTC

Location

AXA UK, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Our AXA Commercial Portfolio Team are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a key strategic delivery. We’re investing in technology to transform our business and improve the way we manage Commercial Insurance business processes. You’ll join our Salesforce Product team to drive technology upgrades and business improvements. The Commercial Strategy, Portfolio and Transformation team is accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of change across our whole business, covering large, strategically significant change with interaction across a wide group of stakeholders.

We use agile methods to achieve the best outcomes. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers.

• Plan and manage activities related to expanding our Salesforce capabilities, including overseeing technology upgrades.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end change initiatives in collaboration with Product Owners and Agile Squads.
• Work with stakeholders to oversee work streams and teams, ensuring transparency through regular progress and status reports to Programme Boards.
• Monitor progress towards delivery objectives, identifying and resolving challenges and risks to keep projects on track.
• Liaise with other programmes, projects, and technical teams to manage dependencies and implement necessary delivery changes.
• Ensure compliance with organisational governance frameworks and controls.
• Identify potential risks, escalating issues when required, and proposing practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and knowledge sharing within teams.

• Proven track record in delivering Salesforce projects, with strong expertise in managing technology changes and system integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex business change initiatives, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Hold relevant Programme or Project Management qualifications such as Agile Project Management, APM, or MSP, showcasing your formal management expertise.
• Proficient in utilising Project and Programme Management tools to plan, track, and report on project progress effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with extensive experience in managing relationships with third‑party vendors and partners to drive project success.

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
• Discretionary company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10× annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start‑ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We’re currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We’re a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and do not discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge.

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