AXA · 4 hours ago
Release Manager
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yrAXA is known for solving complex risks and is seeking a Release Manager to oversee applications within Global Technology. This role involves managing application development, production support, and ensuring compliance with security policies while leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceInsurTech
Responsibilities
Understanding of the applications and products under their portfolio, including function, business and key operational process and ensuring teams deliver value to the business with the appropriate stakeholders regardless of methodology (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
Ensures the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is followed consistently & effectively through CI/CD, tooling, and collaboration with stakeholders
A keen ability to execute and deliver results, including delivering technical projects on time and on budget through planning, execution, and delivery
Approach tasks proactively and anticipate needs of the business & team members
Think quickly and have the flexibility to (re-) prioritize multiple work streams/ projects/ tasks without sacrificing quality. Act with a sense of urgency
Work closely with senior team members and stakeholders to gather and clarify basic business requirements and ensure they are accurately documented and understood
Ensure that requirements are communicated clearly to the development team and accurately reflected in the final product
Work with the Business Analysts to ensure that requirements/user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the development team. Ensure collaborative refinement sessions are scheduled with the team and stakeholders
Responsible for gathering estimates for applications and products that this role is responsible for and partnering with appropriate team members to support the estimation process
Work with the appropriate team members within GT to ensure security is integrated into the development process and are compliant with AXA XL’s security policies. Responsible for ensuring security compliance, security controls are implemented and maintained, security assessments & audits, risk management, AXA XL’s governance forums, and anything else security related
Ensure that the team complies with relevant audit requirements and standards including remediation activities, documentation of processes and procedures
Contribute to ongoing process improvements by sharing observations and assisting in implementing best practices, especially around Agile/Scrum methodologies and automation initiatives
Responsible for developing, mentoring and providing HR oversight for assigned team members
Support vendor coordination activities, including tracking deliverables, assisting with contract documentation, and ensuring vendor activities align with project timelines
Help manage workload and resource allocation within the team, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed efficiently
Qualification
Required
Technical Expertise: Expertise in software development required
Strong Leadership: Lead, motivate, and drive the team to foster a collaborative environment and empower team members to take ownership of their work while providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management
Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills are essential
Stakeholder Management: Ensure regular communication with stakeholders (including communicating project status), manage stakeholder expectations, ensure stakeholder needs are being met and resolve conflicts alongside appropriate GT team members
Planning and Execution: Expert level experience in planning, executing and delivering complex, large-scale initiatives or operation area on time and within budget. Ability to develop and manage project budgets and optimize resource utilization required. Must be highly detailed oriented, well organized, able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and serve as a point of escalation for issues
Agile Methodologies: Strong experience understanding Agile methodologies required
People Management: Strong experience developing, mentoring and providing HR oversight for assigned team members
Vendor Management: Strong working experience with vendor management including contractor negotiations, outcome-based contracts, and effectively managing vendors & contractors
Preferred
Experience leading large, complex projects
Technical expertise in DevSec Ops practices preferred
Understanding of delivery and maintenance of applications in the cloud
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Benefits
Competitive retirement savings plan
Health and wellness programs
A wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues
Company
AXA
As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.
Founded in 1816
10001+ employees
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Funding
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1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jean Laurent Granier
CEO - Mediterranean & Latin America Region Business
Patrick Cohen
CEO - AXA Italia
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