Program Manager

Program Manager
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Romania

Program Manager

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7, 300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.

Job role

Allianz is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead IT transformation projects and initiatives across the group. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker capable of collaborating effectively with Operating Entities (OEs) to develop comprehensive plans and business cases. The successful candidate will ensure seamless execution, provide insightful progress tracking, and deliver detailed reports to the board, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and risks

What you will do

• Partner with key stakeholders to coordinate and drive IT transformation initiatives across the Allianz group.
• Collaborate closely with each Operating Entity to craft strategic plans and business cases that align with
- wide IT transformation objectives.
• Implement rigorous tracking mechanisms to monitor project execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Prepare and deliver detailed progress reports to the board, offering insights into achievements, challenges, and potential risks.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to enhance collaboration and communication

What you bring

• Multicultural Experience: Expertise in navigating diverse cultural environments and fostering international team collaboration.
• Strategic Acumen: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive organizational success.
• Communication Excellence: Superior verbal and written communication skills, adept at conveying complex information with clarity.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to proactively identify and resolve issues, driving continuous improvement.
• Leadership: Inspirational leadership qualities to guide and motivate teams towards achieving project objectives.
• Adaptability: Resilience and flexibility to thrive in dynamic environments, maintaining focus on strategic goals.
• Self-Driven and Autonomous: Ability to work independently, taking initiative and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Solution-Oriented: Focused on finding effective solutions to challenges, demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and manage emotions, fostering positive interactions and relationships.
• Negotiation Skills: Expertise in negotiating effectively to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Team-Building Capabilities: Strong ability to build cohesive and
- performing teams.
• Innovation and Change Management: Experience in driving innovation and managing change effectively within complex environments.
• Foundational understanding of how cloud technologies support enterprise operations
• Foundational understanding of enterprise technical environment

• We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen
AI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team

You have

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Proven at least 5 years of experience managing initiatives in IT within large, multinational corporations.
• Demonstrated capability in reporting to C-level executives, with a focus on strategic insights.
• Proficiency in English; German or other language skills are advantageous

What we offer

We support your
- being

• Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and
  - being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

ake advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from Linked
In and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through
- based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group, , a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values inclusion, and integrity at its core. We foster an empowering environment that supports employee ambitions and challenges. Committed to fairness, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At Allianz, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

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