Demand Management Officer
Job Description
Role Overview The Demand Management Officer (DMO) is responsible for capturing, scoping, prioritizing, and overseeing all discretionary business project demands within their scope (country/market)
They collaborate with various stakeholders (Account Managers, Product Teams, Technical Managers, etc.) to ensure demands are well-understood, properly scoped, resourced, and delivered effectively
The DMO owns the demand management process, monitors project progress, and maintains stakeholder communication
Key Responsibilities 1
Demand Intake & Scoping Capture all business demands, ensuring they are raised as demand tickets
Understand and align business needs with strategic priorities
Support annual demand planning, prioritization, and visibility
Collaborate with technical and market teams to assess existing solutions or identify new requirements
Ensure demands are properly scoped, with objectives, resources, and costs clearly defined in Statements of Work (SOWs)
Obtain alignment on proposals before engaging with Entities. 2
Demand Planning & Portfolio Management Monitor and oversee the Entity’s project portfolio, including GO and Entity-led projects
Ensure project resources, funding, and approvals are in place
Assist in portfolio prioritization and conflict resolution among demands
Coordinate with Project Managers to assign resources and manage project delivery
Maintain financial oversight, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals, in collaboration with Finance
Formalize approved demands into the global project portfolio. 3
Delivery, Monitoring & Reporting Own the demand management process, ensuring adherence to procedures
Track project progress, costs, and resource utilization
Report regularly on portfolio status, including ongoing, completed, and pending demands
Facilitate communication regarding project timelines, product updates, and issue escalation
Act as an escalation point for delivery issues and stakeholder queries
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills Strong understanding of demand management, product catalogues, and technical environments
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to influence and persuade effectively
Collaborative team player with multicultural experience
Autonomous, motivated, and able to work under pressure
Fluent in English; local language skills desirable
Leadership Capabilities Drive efficiency and simplification
Take ownership with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
Demonstrate accountability and commitment
Understand GO’s strategic vision and align demands accordingly
Qualifications & Experience Strong IT background and experience in a global organizational context
Knowledge of Group Operations governance, financial, project, and product processes
Experience in demand management processes
Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow (desirable)
Previous experience in insurance or financial sectors is advantageous
This role is pivotal in ensuring that AXA GO’s demand pipeline is effectively managed, aligned with strategic goals, and delivered efficiently—supporting the broader operational excellence of AXA Group.