As Operations & IT transformation manager cluster lead you will be responsible to actively drive assigned Allianz Operating Entities (OEs) towards the defined priorities and target picture by strategically supporting the implementation and harmonization of relevant Operations & IT projects, giving recommendations and reporting to the respective Governance bodies within the Allianz.

What you do

Lead and manage (potentially multi-located cluster team) towards high performance and position the cluster as a committed partner for the Operating Entities (OEs)
Be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and actively steering the implementation of the Operations & IT priorities in each in OE, representing the end-to-end point of view of each market / global line.
In your position, you are responsible for providing transparency on all defined Ops & IT priorities pertaining to the respective OE.
Actively steer transformation roadmaps for the realization of global and local Operations & IT strategy (putting it into the OE context)
Actively steer major IT investments and its related benefits: Content of portfolio structure, creation of ITCo presentations jointly with the OE; Ensuring that critical topics are identified and analyzed (identify issues, analyze their root causes and their impact, e.g. on financials, timeline, scope), recommend and push for appropriate measures to get project back-on track
Coordinate and orchestrate various steering tools of Allianz Group such as Business & IT Strategy sessions (BITTS)/Operations & IT strategy sessions (OPITSS), IT Steering Boards (ITSB), and Strategic Dialog and PD process
Create and prepare quarterly KPI dashboards, and monitor IT Committees project status as well as coordinating the exception management process jointly with Architecture teams
Monitor and assess the OEs IT project portfolio and projects including recommendations for program/project reviews, assessments and recommendations to the decision making bodies

What you bring

Deep understanding of Operations and IT, with proven experience in international project management of large and complex IT projects (system implementation/integration, IT transformation), supported by a Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, SAFe, PRINCE2) and knowledge of project management tools.
Strong financial and operational steering expertise, with a solid understanding of KPIs and their related impacts, ensuring quality management and data integrity.
Excellent communication and team management skills, with the ability to collaborate and adapt in diverse global environments.
Good understanding of the insurance industry, with practical experience in relevant areas.
Proficient in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint, with knowledge of SAP Integrated Planning and WAVE as a plus.
Professional fluency in English (written and spoken), with a commitment to travel (~10%) to Allianz destinations worldwide, including on short notice.
Exceptional academic background in IT, Economics, or Business Administration (diploma or master’s degree), with 5 years of managerial experience leading people and teams within a complex global environment.

What we offer

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT.

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