Portfolio Lead – Claims and Corporate

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

About the role

The Portfolio Lead oversees the Claims and Corporate strategic investment portfolios, providing a clear view of delivery across projects and enhancements. This role blends project management and business insight to drive strategic planning, execution, and governance. The role operates in a matrixed environment, partnering with Application Delivery, Data & Analytics, AI and COE teams, while engaging senior leaders to shape and launch initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive and guide portfolio strategy in collaboration with Business Leaders, Product Owners, Value Stream Leads and Release Train Engineers and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Strategic Alignment: In support of the Business Lead, ensure that all initiatives within the portfolio align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Portfolio Governance and Management: Manage the finances (budgets, actuals) of the Value Stream and of epics (projects) within Value Streams and provide reporting on Objectives & Key Results (OKR) attainment, along with other delivery metrics and KPIs.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that could impact the portfolio's success.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on goals and progress.
• Resource Allocation: Prioritize and allocate resources required to deliver initiatives not supported by Agile Teams.
• Participating in PI Planning: Actively participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning, identifying cross-Value Stream dependencies, helping set priorities, and mitigating impediments.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in portfolio management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma certifications, Agile delivery certifications (e.g. SAFe SPC, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, PMI-ACP), or other relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Proven experience in portfolio or project management with a track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale projects in a matrixed environment.
• Experience deploying AI within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Skills

• Ability to think strategically and align project goals with the overall business objectives of the Claims and Corporate Divisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and manage ambiguity.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure project plans and deliverables are accurately developed and maintained.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance structure and flexibility, with a focus on results and accountability.
• Strong executive presence and credibility, with experience dealing with senior business leaders.
• Effective influencing, negotiating, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, improve analysis, streamline communication, and support effective portfolio management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software platforms.

Role Factors

• Embrace the hybrid culture offered at AXIS; you need to be in office 3 days per week.
• Much of the work involves using computers for data entry, analysis, and communication. Comfort with prolonged screen time is necessary.
• While much of the work may be desk-bound, there might be occasions requiring mobility within the office environment, such as attending meetings or accessing filing systems.

Pay

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $137,500 - $195,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.
• Much more.