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Drive meaningful change and shape the future of one of the world's leading reinsurance companies! Join our dynamic Transformation Office as we embark on an exciting journey to revolutionize how Swiss Re's Global Digital & Technology Operations (GDTO) delivers value. This Vice President role offers a unique opportunity to influence large-scale transformation initiatives that will create lasting impact across our global organization

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement GDTO's transformation blueprint and operating model in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Drive sustainable change by ensuring all transformation initiatives deliver lasting cost, capability, and productivity improvements
• Monitor and evaluate transformation initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery and measurable business outcomes
• Collaborate effectively with the Head of the Transformation Office of GDTO, the colleagues in the Transformation Office, Division heads, Divisional Operating Officers, project managers, and Finance teams
• Champion project management excellence by leveraging Swiss Re's Targeted Standard for Project Management
• Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups to overcome barriers and accelerate transformation
• Balance strategic vision with practical implementation to deliver both short-term wins and long-term value

The Transformation Office is part of the newly formed Chief Operating Office for GDTO. Our team plays a critical role in driving and managing significant change initiatives across the organization. We ensure all transformation efforts are sustainable and deliver lasting improvements in cost efficiency, capability enhancement, and productivity. Working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, we help shape the future of Swiss Re's digital and technology operations

About You

• You're a strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational change and a track record of delivering complex transformation initiatives. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can engage with diverse stakeholders, challenge conventional thinking, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Your excellent communication skills enable you to influence at all levels and build strong relationships across the organization
• We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Consulting experience: Worked as a project manager or above in consulting or as a project manager of large transformations in a financial services firm, preferably in (re-)insurance
• Proven track record: Led and executed successfully at least one large and complex digital transformation initiative
• Project management skillset: Demonstrated stringent execution capabilities, effective communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management
• Collaborative approach: Strong influence and listening skills with the ability to remove barriers through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience working in the insurance or reinsurance industry
• Background in IT through work experience and/or education
• Knowledge of Swiss Re's organizational structure and processes
• Experience with change management methodologies
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments
• For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 126,000 and CHF 188,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

• In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits
• Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract
• We provide feedback to all candidate. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world., , Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability., , If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience

Change Management, Manager, Management