About the Job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Chapter Lead for Bancassurance Platforms. You will be responsible for the functional and personal leadership of the chapter assigned, following Allianz's working guidelines, leadership values and People Attributes. You will also be responsible for guiding your chapter to excellence while driving the strategic vision and execution of our product initiatives.

What you do

• Manage, develop and assures the qualification requirement of the chapter members enabling them to work in the agile setting, in accordance with the working guidelines, Allianz People Attributes, Leadership Values and relevant guidelines.

• Create the foundations for the effective operation of the chapter, keeping the appropriate chapter size and necessary capabilities following the required technological standards through relevant training.

• Implement the synergies between the teams and collaborate with the Product Owners to identify future resource requirements.

• Act as role model in Agile working to inspire and train chapter members to use Agile working practices. Act as role model in agile working with the aim of inspiring, training and encourages Chapter members to use agile working practices, to undergo personal further development and to express their own ideas.

• Implement all personnel related processes and cooperate with the Product Owner and under the guidance of the relevant HR partners.

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs & prioritize and manage the product backlog, making informed decisions on features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, validate product ideas, and ensure successful product delivery.

What you bring

• Proven experience in product management and/or leadership roles, preferably within the financial services sector & Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Having an Agile mindset and a wide variety of Agile tools, methods and knowledge.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Processing skills in the development, coaching and mentoring of people, and in mediation.

• Expertise in the chapter-specific field of work as well as in organizational transformation and change management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Fluent in written and spoken English & Spanish.

• Familiarity with AI technologies and GenAI platforms is a strong advantage.

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

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform and innovate the infrastructure, applications and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

104239 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent