We are looking for a Head of IT, in charge of Truck & Trailer Division, 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.Moreover, as part of AXA Partners' strategic expansion following the acquisition of EBTS, we are establishing a new Truck organization. This role is crucial for driving technological innovation and managing IT strategies across the Truck & Trailer Division, with a focus on optimizing operations and enhancing service delivery.The Head of IT - Truck & Trailer Division will lead the IT team and initiatives within the Truck & Trailer Division, overseeing technology operations in France and Belgium, while ensuring alignment with our global objectives. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and collaborationWhat You'll Be DoingDeclination and implementation of AXA Partners Strategy in his/her scopeEnsure that AXA Partners' and Truck & Trailer Division strategic objectives are translated into transformation and tactical plans across his/her scope, and that impacts are maximized on the technology frontLead and drive IT transformation in his/her scope (IT Transformation, Local & Tactical projects / programs, Move to the Cloud, Application Landscape simplification, Agility, etc.), in close collaboration with the Regional CIO:Partner closely with the Truck & Trailer Division business stakeholders to analyze and support existing and new projects, relying when needed on regional shared capabilitiesMaintain and advocate a long-term vision of global assets and local solutions proposed to the business, in close coordination with Regional and Central IT teamsRespect IT Guilds Standards & best practices (governance & performance, architecture, project management, etc.)Leverage centrally defined IT TOM to improve quality, efficiency, time to market and alignment to business, owning IT outsourcing partner relationshipProvide technological transformation levers with special focus on GWP growth, cost efficiencies, CoR reduction and increased Customer NPSLiaise with central architecture team to design integrations between central architecture and local capabilities (respecting the Group Architecture & Security Policies)Supervise architecture implementation within AXA Partners' roadmap for his/her scopeCoordination, steering and communicationSteer and coordinate his/her scope area: activities, resources, quality of service, costs, actions to achieve the assigned goalsEnsure a proper definition of SLAs for his/her scope and manage the implementation and the follow-upManage & monitor the Truck & Trailer Division IT budget and IT Capacity PlanCommunicate to main stakeholders within AXA Partners ecosystemLead AXA Partners IT governance local meetings, be part of Transformation initiatives Steering CommitteesBAU tasks supervision: operations, solutions and 1st line securityBe accountable for operating and delivering IT services, constantly striving for greater efficiencyManage IT local operations teamsOversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in scope to ensure optimal performance, local area connectivity and remote accessKeep both on-premises and cloud solutions fully secured with a solid program aligned with security standardLiaise with Regional and Central IT teams to ensure workplace and end-user services QoS standardInfluence Group / Central Solutions Teams when they have an impact on local solutions / activitiesManage local applications teams and apply the Group Solutions projects and delivery policies and frameworksIn charge of Security 1st line, and of delivering Security Targets within the scope and supporting Security Assurance activitiesTeams managementEnsure the development of his/her team professionals)Assure capacity planning to secure delivery maintaining balanced workload (positive employee NPS)Focus on team performance, attracting and developing employees as well as fostering a new culture of collaboration across BeneluxFocus on IT Target Operating Model (TOM) including efficiencies opportunities, roles repurposing and careers developmentSupport the Regional CIO in his/her activitiesManage the Truck & Trailer Division application tribe, including Offshore Delivery ResourcesIntegrate target global assets to the IT Ecosystem of the Truck & Trailer DivisionWhat You'll BringA bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentStrong 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 technologyExperience in leading change and championing transformative IT and customer service strategies which are sources of competitive advantage and differentiation, including outsourced servicesStrong influential leadership behaviors to drive alignment, arbitrage and delivery at all levelsDemonstrated 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 resultsAbility to facilitate transversal/cross function collaboration, create trust and develop a "share-to-succeed" mindsetStrong financial (P&L) and analytical skillsFluent in English, proficiency in French, Dutch is a plusWhat We OfferTo apply, click on the 'apply for this job' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. 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