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Own the financial book of work and drive outcomes to stay within budget.\nQuality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet the established Aviva Framework pertaining to quality standards and best practices.\nGovernance: Ensure project adheres to the established Change Delivery Governance Framework and is operating within the established control environment. Ensure compliance with the Quality contract and all pertinent and associated requirements within the framework.\nCritical thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve project risks before they become issues and lead the efforts to mitigate and resolve the issues. Bring Thought leadership to the table to navigate through extenuating circumstances, challenge Status Quo and own and drive the project to success.\nWhat you’ll bring\nBackground and experience with Insurance and preferably Transformational Projects \nNice to have experience with Guidewire Suite and Cloud Technologies\nBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 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