John M.

Director, Group Transformation Program Manager @Athora

Dublin, IE

Serving as Group Programme Manager in Transformation office, I provide strategic oversight and leadership across a portfolio of complex, high‑impact initiatives spanning multiple business units and global locations. My work centres on modernising actuarial and risk functions, strengthening operational resilience, and delivering enterprise‑wide technology and process transformation.I bring deep experience in Actuarial & Risk operational change, leading cross‑functional programmes that integrate regulatory, financial, and technology‑driven priorities. This includes steering multi‑country actuarial model replatforming across several European locations and driving enterprise IT transformation through a new platform. I’m known for creating clarity in complex environments, aligning diverse stakeholders, and ensuring transformation initiatives land effectively within financial and operational ecosystems.Core strengths and focus areas- Strategic leadership of global actuarial transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with group‑level objectives- Governance of complex, cross‑functional initiatives across multiple business units and geographies- Executive‑level stakeholder engagement, communication, and decision‑making support- Integration of enterprise IT platforms into actuarial and risk operating models- Delivery of multi‑country actuarial model replatforming and operational modernisation programmes- Robust programme governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment- Vendor management and performance oversight for large‑scale technology and consulting engagements- Driving measurable outcomes through Agile, PMP, and hybrid delivery methodologies- Ensuring seamless adoption and operational integration of transformation initiatives within financial operations