Platform Lead

2 days ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

Technology Platform Lead

**Salary**: between £40,000 - £50,000

A bit about the job:
You will support the management of a large team of c. 90 technical specialists - both on and off-shore - who are either Aviva staff or employed by our services supplier's. You will provide oversight and governance on new, as well as ongoing work, ensuring that our project requirements are met, services are maintained and that our estate infrastructure is fit for purpose, is kept secure and is also kept within budget.

You will need to be able to manage multiple workstreams, alongside motivating and leading numerous developers successfully. The role will also allow you to work alongside a team of technical specialists, ensuring efficient solutions are built that meet our customer’s, as well as Marketing business, needs.
- Aviva introduced “smart-working” in 2020 and encourage flexible working; however, the successful post-holder will need to be based a commutable distance from our Norwich offices. (FYI - if Norwich isn’t your aligned office, there would be an expectation to travel here once or twice a month too)_

Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Prior experience working in a scum master or technology, IT, project, or data management role, with excellent knowledge of optimally working alongside a third party, service supplier- Proven track record of managing large teams, preferably software professionals, motivating, and developing them, to ensure high performance- Well organised and self-motivated with very strong communication skills, including being able to influence and challenge collaborators up to Director level, to ensure IT solutions are appropriate- Ability to lead several strands of work concurrently, handling workstreams, priorities and critical issues while supporting 3rd party associates (both on and offshore)- Ability to work well during periods of change with experienced knowledge of future planning / resourcing, exercising a base knowledge of cloud technologies

What you’ll get for this role:
- Salary between £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)- Aviva will contribute up to 14% to your personal pension (dependent on your contribution)- Eligibility for annual performance bonus- Family friendly parental and carer’s leave- 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days- Up to 40% discount for Aviva products- Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars- Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme- 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:
We are inclusive and

welcome everyone

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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