Head of Platforms - Corporate Functions

Job Description

Aviva UK is on the lookout for a confident IT platforms leader to join the IT Platforms team as Head of Platforms - Corporate Functions.We are looking for someone to execute Centre of Excellence capabilities across the Aviva Group IT function and localglobal markets to drive operational efficiencies and enhance skills and capabilities. Acting as a champion, you will work with IT and wider business leadership to drive the adoption of Centres of Excellence (CoE) and central capabilities.The role holder willbe accountable for leading the operational Application Development & Maintenance (AD&M) teams and supporting the Common Functions department, including;Mainframe and Documents & ContentFinance applications and other centralised applicationsAviva is undergoinga significant period of change and this is an incredible opportunity for someone who wants to play a significant part in a new, IT-focussed strategy. This role is critical to providing IT leadership and transformational capability through the implementationof leading technology and solutions. Its a great role for someone who is keen to partner with Avivas CIO and other business leaders to identify, develop and execute transformation capabilities that will provide world-class IT and operational functions.Responsibilities:Developingand executing the strategy for the Platform businessPlanning and delivering Platform-level resourcing, capacity planning and costs consistent with Group CIO commitments and targetsDeveloping technology innovation and transformational roadmaps to improve agility,stability and modern ways of workingActive management of the operational integrity of the Platform, including platform security and platform healthDelivering quality changes to production (in support of change activities) in compliance with group standards,methods and processesActively managing delivery of platform services, ensuring NFRs and service levels are metOwning Platform compliance with IT and Aviva standardsReducing cost of delivering change through increased efficiencies and automationSkills and experiencewere looking for: Experience in working with a variety of corporate IT systems including Finance (e.g. Oracle Financials), HR (e.g. Workday), ERPs and back-end systems for payroll, risk, audit and facilitiesSignificant experience in managing complex IT deliveriesfor companies within the Financial Services or Insurance sectorsSolid transformation experience - a proven track record of delivering productivity and cost transformationAccustomed to managing either application development or software engineering teams. Also,comfortable managing outsourced teamsCan bring high degrees of agility, resourcefulness, influence, execution in building talent and teams and the desire to reinvent/challengeExperience working through differing methodologies, including LEAN, Dev Ops, Agileand Waterfall ApproachWhat will you get for this roleCompetitive annual salary depending on skills, qualifications and experience.Generous defined contribution pension scheme.Annual performance related bonus and pay review.Holiday allowance of 29 days plusbank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through "My Aviva Extras" plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply).Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching sharesave scheme.Working at AvivaAt Aviva, were people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.We bring this to life by ensuring managing risk is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers,and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take responsibility, and who make good decisions.The way we do this is important too. We always Care More. Its our thing. Were all about our people - thats you - so we can be pretty flexible. If youwant to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, were very open to that. In fact, we dont advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has differentneeds, just as each business area has different needs. So, its up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Wewant our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once youve applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability,and well make sure we interview you.Wed love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Daniela Krol a call on or send an email to *As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By minimum criteriawe mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.