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To succeed in this journey, AXA Partners data strategy has been organised around 6 dimensions: Data Value, Data Usage, Data Protection & Quality, Data Platform, Data Governance and Data Culture.\nThe Head of Data Platform, Engineering & Analytics owns the Data Platform dimension that supports the others.\nHis main role is to provide strong IT capabilities foundations and global framework constituting the AXA Partners Target Data Platform.\nTo reach this ambition, he is responsible for selecting, delivering, and maintaining cloud technologies, components or commodities through sustainable data operations with high level quality of service and cost-effectiveness, enabling any analytical initiatives, to provide at the end business value across AXA Partners.\nAXA Partners has defined a decentralized operating model for data encouraging data teams in BUs and Regions to acquire autonomy in data usages. In that context, the Head of Data Platform, Engineering & Analytics is expected to provide simple, secure, ready-to-use and common framework, to support other data teams on the operationality of their data assets, while animating the Data Engineers & Analysts network.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nIT & Data Platform Ownership\nManage Data Platform components per AXA standards\nDevelop, deploy, and maintain applications\nImplement FinOps, DevOps, and ITSCM strategies\nRegularly assess quality, SLAs, and enhance services\nAutomate data treatments and expand Data & Innovation offerings\n\nStrategic & Architectural Contributor\nMonitor market trends for platform evolution\nIdentify opportunities from business needs and feedback\nCollaborate with Data Architects to optimize value and costs\n\nData Point of Contact\nLead Architecture Review Board for Data platform\nLiaise with data providers and IT teams\nManage relationships with vendors (e.g., Databricks, Microsoft)\nDefine sourcing strategies for projects and operations\n\nRepresentation & Community Leadership\nRepresent AXA Partners on Data Engineering boards\nEngage in group networks, share practices, and promote innovation\n\nTeam Management\nLead the Central Data team (Data Analysts, Engineers, DevOps)\nSupport team growth, manage external resources\nOrganize activities, monitor progress, foster best practices\nDrive SLA, time-to-data, and value objectives\n\nData Guild & Network Development\nBuild a community of practice and Center of Expertise\nImprove engineering standards and operational guidelines\nPromote cross-entity knowledge sharing\nSupport training, certifications, and resource development\n\nWhat you’ll bring:\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nProficient with cloud data stacks (ADLS, Databricks, ADF, Azure DevOps)\nSkilled in multiple programming languages\nKnowledge of IT infrastructure, security, architecture, and Azure services\nFamiliar with software development processes (Azure DevOps, git, CI/CD)\nEntrepreneurial, proactive, problem-solver, able to work independently\nExperienced in project management and team leadership\nInnovative, technology-aware, and customer-focused\nAgile mindset, comfortable in multicultural, international environments (English mandatory)\nEducation & Experience\nMaster’s in IT or Computer Science\n10+ years industry experience, 5+ in management\nProven expertise in data engineering/analytics in production environments\nFluent in English; French is a plus (willing to learn)\nInsurance/Assistance experience is a plus\nTo 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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Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.\nJoin a company that helps protect the forests! 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