Project Manager – Group COO Office

The Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Group COO & GO CEO and the Chief of Staff in managing day-to-day strategic priorities, stakeholder engagement, and governance. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership, participate in high-impact initiatives, and contribute to shaping the future of AXA Group and AXA Group Operations. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic support, this role is ideal for a driven professional with 3–5 years of experience looking to develop in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

• Act as trusted advisor to the Group COO together with the chief of staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to prepare and execute high-stake discussions, such as COO/CIO dialogues, and secure high-impact presentations for senior leadership
• Support the preparation and follow-up of the Global IT ExCom governance
• Facilitate the animation of the Group Operations chief of staff community

2. Strategic and Communication Support

• Support the preparation of high-quality internal and external communications, including speeches, memos, and interventions for the senior executive
• Assist in the preparation of strategic briefs, agendas and content for Group stakeholders or for the senior executive for meetings with external vendors, entity visits, and key stakeholder engagements
• Contribute to the development of strategic materials and support Group-wide initiatives

3. Operational Support

• Work closely with the personal assistant and Chief of Staff to secure prioritization and seamless management of the Group COO’s schedule
• Provide hands-on support for organizing key events, such as seminars, learning expedition
• Oversee the budget of the COO office division
• Provide ad-hoc support across projects and initiatives as needed to ensure operational excellence

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a corporate environment, ideally with exposure to governance, communications, or senior stakeholder management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize complex information – French desirable
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with the capacity to think critically and solve problems.