Project Management Lead

Title: Project Management Lead Location: ISTANBUL, Turkey AXA Group As one of the world’s leading insurance companies, AXA serves 93 million customers with more than 145,000 employees in 51 countries. With its mission of acting for human progress by protecting what matters, its people strategy, “Care & Dare”, ensures that what is valuable to employees, customers, and society is protected with an empathetic approach; by fostering innovation, courage, and a development-oriented mindset. By evolving from a claim payer into a true customer partner, AXA helps people see the future with confidence, not risk; continuously advancing its technologies with a commitment to shaping the future of insurance, fighting climate change, improving access to healthcare services, supporting economic development, and contributing to the production of scientific knowledge. AXA Türkiye As AXA Türkiye, united by the One AXA spirit and recognized for its bold moves in the industry, our culture is built on thinking differently, pursuing innovation, and putting people at the center. Guided by the belief that everyone at AXA has talent — each with their own potential — our AXA Employee Experience Journey is fundamentally shaped by talent management. Through our human resources strategy—which we define as a holistic approach to talent, placing the employee at the center of the entire journey—we provide a personalized experience for everyone. With practices that simplify, digitalize, and enhance employee experience, we support our people in discovering their strengths, realizing their potential, taking ownership of their development, shaping their work and careers, and progressing confidently with the pride of being part of AXA. Aligned with our talent acquisition strategy that states “We hire for AXA, not for the position,” our goal is not only to meet the human resource needs we search for, but also we grow with people who embrace leadership at every level and shape their own career paths — nurturing leaders from within our own organization. At AXA Türkiye, we create inclusive environments where everyone feels they truly belong, regardless of gender, race, age, or other differences. We foster a working culture that enriches diversity and overcomes challenges together; we offer opportunities that allow each employee to contribute to society, the environment, and their own personal development. From the very beginning of our recruitment processes, we adopt an unbiased approach to ensure everyone is evaluated with equal opportunities. Are you ready to get to know us better on this journey where sustainable development and growth open new doors — and where you can set your own pace and direction? Competencies We Expect in Our New Team Member Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project / program management, transformation or related roles within the insurance, banking or financial services sectors. Proven experience in large-scale transformation, strategy, or organizational change initiatives. Strong ownership and proactive problem-solving mindset. Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with different levels of the organization. Ability to prepare clear, concise and management-level presentations and communicate complex topics in a structured manner. Advanced English proficiency with the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project. Experience with Azure DevOps, Power BI and AI tools is considered an asset. PMP, Agile or other relevant project management certifications are considered an advantage. Must have a valid work permit in Turkey Areas Where You Will Create Impact Manage strategic and cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business priorities and expected outcomes. Drive project planning, coordination and execution across business and technology teams, proactively managing scope, timeline, risks, dependencies and deliverables. Work closely with project sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear visibility on project progress and proactively driving alignment and decision-making. Prepare structured and management-level project updates, presentations, analyses and decision-support materials. Collaborate effectively with local and international stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution. Support initiatives focused on integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into business processes. Monitor project outcomes and support the realization of expected business benefits. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, governance practices and ways of working across the organization This is a high-impact Project Manager role with no direct people management responsibility, focused on leading strategic initiatives end-to-end, driving stakeholder alignment and translating business priorities into tangible outcomes. Acting as a trusted partner across business and technology teams, the Project Manager will play a key role in accelerating transformation and delivering sustainable business impact. What We Offer at AXA Türkiye • Performance-Based Bonus • Employer-Contributed Private Pension System • Employee Discounted Share Purchase Program (Shareplan) • Private Health Insurance including psychological support coverage • Life Insurance • Supplementary Health Insurance for spouses and children • Discounted OSS and TSS for mothers and fathers • Discounted auto, home, and personal accident insurance • Transportation support or shuttle • Meal Card • “Your Choice” Flexible Benefits Program • AXA Competency Academy (AYA) ⚕️ Within our holistic Health and Well-being Program “Take Care of Yourself” we offer: medical check-ups for employees aged 40 and above, digital medical check-ups, home care services, AXA independent living support, AXA doctor consultation line, Employee Assistance Program (Psychological Counseling, Dental, Mini Check-Up, Psychiatric Treatments, and Supportive Health Services). ⏳ Under our ‘Waits For You!’ platform, designed to support work–life balance, we provide additional support to our colleagues through a variety of leave types such as Birthday, “Take Care of Yourself”, Marriage, Report Card Day, Moving, Hourly Leave, Child Illness, Maternity and Paternity Leave. Additionally: • Flexibility for Mothers: Remote work until the baby turns 1 year old after maternity leave • Flexibility for New Parents: A half-day off each week for up to six months after returning from parental leave • Work From Home With Your New Pet: 3 days of remote work when adopting a new pet to support their adjustment. ✅ To create an innovative, flexible, and simple working environment, we bring together all our flexible practices under the “YES!” umbrella—such as Work Anywhere, Flexible Working Hours, Summer Flexibility, Year-End Break, and Your Time—ensuring a working model that supports work-life balance. Join AXA Türkiye and make your mark on your career journey by setting your own direction and pace 🚀 Visit our career website to learn more about AXA!