Chief Information Officer for CLP

The CIO is responsible for establishing and executing the IT transformation program for AXA Partners Credit Life Protection (CLP). This role involves shaping and driving the evolution of AXA Partners Credit Life Protection’s operating model by co-creating, sponsoring, and overseeing key projects across the organization, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, quality, and timelines.

The CIO CLP is accountable for AXA CLP IT operations, overseeing the entire application portfolio and activities across all AXA countries worldwide, including both projects and BAU.

You will be a member of the CLP Executive Committee (Excom) and of the AXA Partners IT Senior Leadership Committee.

You will be leading a team of over 100 internal and external professionals, and a budget of 60million euros budget dedicated to transformation projects over the coming years.

You will report to AXA Partners CIO and AXA CLP CEO.

What You’ll Be Doing

The CIO CLP is defining the strategy with CLP EXCOM members and implement the overall IT transformation strategy.

The CLP CIO Main Missions Are

• Strategic Investment & Business Alignment The CLP CIO must prioritize initiatives that align with business strategy and deliver measurable value, respecting the overarching IT framework. This includes building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand challenges and opportunities and translating strategic goals into effective tactical plans across all entities. The role involves analyzing projects for governance readiness and ensuring transparency of portfolio investments.
• Architecture, Infrastructure & Service Delivery The CLP CIO is implementing the AXA CLP architecture and roadmap, overseeing both on-premise and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and continuous quality improvement. He selects and deploys technologies that streamline operations and maximize strategic benefits, while managing SLAs and ensuring compliance with Group policies, including ISO27001.
• Operational Efficiency & Compliance Accountable for delivering and optimizing IT services across AXA CLP, the CLP CIO drives efficiency improvements and maintains high-quality infrastructure. They will ensure adherence to security and architecture standards, implementing policies and practices that support secure, reliable operations.
• Leadership & Innovation The CIO is leading and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and creative problem-solving. He is driving change and transformation initiatives to support ongoing organizational growth and evolution.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking an innovative and strategic CIO with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, cybersecurity, and IT operations within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, improving operational efficiency, and driving growth through technological innovation. Strong leadership skills are essential to effectively manage and inspire cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience managing large, diverse IT teams in matrix organizations (20 years+)
• Strong background in technology and business roles within established companies.
• Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives (Cloud, AI, Agile, Data).
• Over 10 years of project management experience, leading large, complex projects with Agile.
• Experience driving transformative IT and customer service strategies for competitive advantage
  
  

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Deep business acumen with a focus on organizational challenges and change leadership, transformation leader with business orientation
• Influential leader capable of driving alignment and delivering results across multiple levels (local/regional/international levels which could impact global program implementation and/or financial results)
• Strong financial (P&L) and analytical skills
• Team player and able to work collaboratively with others and leverage their skills
• Strong stakeholder management, adaptable in dynamic environments,
• Fluent in English (French/Spanish a plus).
  
  

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