Title:Agile Delivery LeadCompany:Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.Job Category:TechnologyJob Description:Who are we?Everest is a leading global Reinsurance and Insurance organisation with extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focus on creating long term value through Underwriting excellence and strong risk and Capital Management.SummaryWe are seeking an individual with a strong background in Agile Delivery to join the technology team as an Agile Delivery Lead. This position supports in building world class solutions and teams through strategic thinking, strong management and technical excellence. This role will interact with functional/business unit leaders to align with business objectives and priorities. The role holder will be responsible for leading and managing transformative solutions using innovative technologies.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who possesses an enterprise programme management vision and the delivery skills to develop and implement strategic IT solutions within the insurance industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for projects in a matrix organisation, analysing current business needs and evaluating the effectiveness of existing operations.Key Accountabilities:Responsibilities include but not limited to:Manages projects from ideation, project analysis, execution, delivery and handover to the Business for the International insurance delivery teamManage priorities of products / features / programmes and projects based on changing functional needs, resource capacity constraints, risk exposure, and interdependenciesProvide a programme level view for executives, reporting on health of the project portfolioCollaborate with US delivery teams to ensure project successCollaborate with business and technology PMO teams, US and International to ensure smooth project deliveryAdhere to PMO guidelines and processes for all projects in the portfolioCollaborate with business stakeholders across International, UK&I, Europe, Asia, Pacific and US teams to get a thorough understanding of project requirements and expectationsEnsure alignment with all enterprise technology standards on security, architecture, vendor management office, and regulatory complianceContinuously look for process improvements in programme management and deliveryEngages with cross-functional business leaders to objectively analyse the organisation's ability to absorb change and adopt project and programmes post-deploymentMonitors the delivery of business objectives and client experience for the solution and services deliveredMonitors metrics to make informed decisions that maximize returns across projects and programmesLeads IT strategic and operations planning to achieve business goals/OKRS by fostering innovation, prioritising IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of current and future IT systems across the organisationAbility to influence; motivates and promotes an engaged team atmosphere to achieve desired resultsRecognised as a thought leader within the organisation that provides advice and guidance to othersQualifications, Education & Experience:A degree in computer science, business, or a related disciplineA strong background in Programme Management, PMO or related disciplineExperienced in Agile and waterfall delivery models & leading best practiceInsurance industry or London Market experience highly desired but candidates from Financial Services, Banking or other industries will be consideredExperience working with Insurance/Reinsurance information systems and information technology especially relative to Policy, Claim, Financial Reporting, Business Intelligence, and Data Warehouse also desirableExperience with vendor management and global delivery modelKnowledge, Skills & Competencies: Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, high-performance environmentAbility to think strategically and act tacticallyLeading teams to successful outcomes and strategic planning and OKRsNegotiating with vendors, contractors and othersBe able to prepare, own and manage IT BudgetOur CultureAt Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.#LI-DP1#LI-HybridType:RegularTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:Madrid, SpainAdditional Locations:GDPR Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.Com)SummaryLocation: Madrid, SpainType: Full time
