Lead - Application Development and Maintenance

AXA Global Business Services is a subsidiary of AXA Group, one of the leading insurance brands in the world. We embody the essence of a diverse, global team, uniting talents from around the world to create a seamless, supportive network for all AXA entities. Our story is one of collaboration and growth, deeply rooted in our mission and vision, guiding every step we take.Our Mission: Together with entities, we deliver advanced services and shape solutions that drive operational excellence.In the heart of AXA, our role is multi-layered. From insurance operations to corporate functions, we leverage data, technology, and diverse capabilities to enhance our partners' performance in a streamlined, efficient manner.Our Vision: Building on unique capabilities and expertise, our teams dare to open new doors for AXA.We are not just about today; we are shaping tomorrow. Our vision is to continuously develop new skills and solutions, opening doors to fresh opportunities. This means committing to the highest service and quality levels, embracing continuous improvement, and fostering courage and boldness within our team. For over 25 years, our operations have spanned across five delivery centres in India and Morocco, serving more than 35 AXA entities. Our 3,800+ strong workforce is the heartbeat of our organization, moving forward in a culture of trust, empowerment, and care. Driven by our values, we are a cohesive global team, quick to adapt to market dynamics, united by the desire to excel. Our Centers of Excellence (COEs) offer advanced services, shaping tailor-made solutions for our partners in the Tech, Security, Data, Insurance Ops and Corporate function Ops domain. The AXAllence strategic plan for 2024-26 charts our future course, focusing on operational efficiency, employee retention and skill enhancement, and delivering unparalleled value to our partners. These pillars, supported by our vision and mission, are the foundation of our commitment to AXA. In essence, while our heritage lies in delivering value in BPO services, our innovative spirit thrives in the IT domain, all in support of the overarching AXA Group strategy. At AXA Global Business Services, we are not just preparing for the future; we are actively creating it.At AXA Global Business Services, the future is brimming with opportunities. Join us on this exciting journey! Together, we will continue to open new doors for AXA.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: the maintenance and support of a portfolio of diverse and complex applications that are of critical strategic impact and organizational significance to AXAwith AXA GO and various AXA Entities to achieve strategic business objectives.a strategy for Application Development and Maintenance of AXA GBS drawing parallels from the AXAllence Strategy.the budgeting and budget approval and monitoring of project financials:project / program related resourcing is effectively articulated and monitor project work to identify and address changes to project scopes and/or resource requirements in a timely manner.priorities and documents staffing requirements for current and future years.project planning activities and integrate individual project strategies into an overall strategy to ensure and effective and seamless execution of projects:and maintain program / project plans, including defining goals, milestones, deliverables, and timelines./ improve / refine the program / project management methodologies.apt knowledge of various methodologies like Waterfall and Agile:and drive the Agile mindset and competence within AXA GBSof knowledge across the following technologies:C#, Powershell, VB.NET, Python, SQL, HTMLMicrosoft technologies (including PowerApps / Platform)technologies (Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP)- CI/CD (GitHub, Jenkins) PRB