Platform Manager - #135235

Are you someone who is passionate to drive and lead a team of dedicated Software Engineers in Integration domain this could be a great opportunity for you. We have Technology leading solutions that support change across multiple business portfolio using our EKS/ Spring boot framework. You’ll know how to drive change and make a difference; you will need to be comfortable working in a large team and will need to be adept at identifying and managing stakeholders at all levels.

A bit about the job:

As a Platform Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team who are developing and implementing advanced technology solutions, plans, processes and procedures within the allocated area(s) of responsibility, in compliance with internal policies, laws and regulations.

• You will manage the Integration domain team within Technology Platform working with GI, IWR business/programme teams and application teams to deliver e2e integration solutions aligned with Aviva standards and framework. You’ll know how to drive change and make a difference.
• Responsible for leading and managing a team focused on technology development, providing guidance and direction to ensure timely delivery of technology-related projects and initiative, in compliance with policies, regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of technology solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to gather requirements and ensure effective communication throughout the development process, manage relationships with external vendors, partners and contractors.
• Accountable for the delivery of the team, evaluate and monitor team performance, manage and monitor the team budget, provide guidance, coaching and support, share expertise and knowledge to help team members develop their skills and abilities and to ensure their professional growth and development.
• Report on team's performance to senior management, lead and manage various projects and initiatives as required.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Excellent people management skills to support a permanent team and manage GSP resources in the UK and India, while handling stakeholders at all levels.
• Superb organization, communication, risk, and financial management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize workload to manage evolving requests daily, while being flexible and delivering on commitments.
• Appreciation of various project delivery methods, including Aviva’s Service Fundamental and Risk and Control frameworks.
• Background knowledge of integration domains and experience with technologies like wM, Tibco, and Spring Boot.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary circa £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. For any more details, please give Harjot Kaur a call on 020 4592 2143 or send an email to [email protected]