Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

About the Job 

Allianz Technology is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager. This executive-level position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives within the organization, focusing on finance strategy and transformation. The role is designed for a limited period of 1.5 to 2 years, providing a platform for leading and coordinating complex projects with significant impact.

 

What you do

• Lead and coordinate workstreams, ensuring seamless collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, including the works council.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Allianz Technology Leadership, handling escalations and preparing for Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings.
• Collaborate with Allianz Technology and Allianz Services to align program , managing capacity requirements across line functions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for the transfer of employees and assets to existing local entities or the establishment of new local entities, including contract negotiations.
• Ensure efficient data collection from core workstreams such as People & Culture, Legal, and Finance. This includes gathering information on job descriptions, performed services, compliance requirements, costs, assets, ongoing projects, and more.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, clearly defining responsibilities across workstreams. Set up reporting, monitoring, and controlling mechanisms, and establish escalation paths.
• Provide proactive operational support to workstream leads, ensuring the smooth execution of tasks and alignment with Change & Communications, People & Culture, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Accurately estimate project budgets and resource requirements, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization.

 

What you bring   

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, with excellent interpersonal skills for managing diverse teams and stakeholders, essential for an Allianz Executive level role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and SteerCo preparations, with the ability to articulate vision and strategy at the executive level.
• Proven experience in program and project management, particularly in aligning setups between Allianz Technology and Allianz Services, with a track record of delivering strategic initiatives at the executive level.
• Expertise in conducting due diligence for employee and asset transfers, including contract negotiations, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and legal frameworks.
• Proficiency in gathering and analyzing data across core workstreams like People & Culture, Legal, and Finance, coupled with strong decision-making skills to drive strategic outcomes.
• Ability to create and manage detailed project plans with clearly defined responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and executive priorities.
• Experience in setting up robust reporting, monitoring, and controlling mechanisms, including escalation paths, with a focus on transparency and accountability at the executive level.
• Skills in accurately estimating project budgets and resource requirements, with the ability to manage financial planning and resource allocation at the executive level.