Head of Transformation (m/f/d)

  • barcelona

As Head of Transformation, you will drive and execute a digital and data science roadmap in the company. You will use technology and data to innovate new business models and digitalize services. While working cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales and Data Hub, you implement latest technologies according to our strategy. It will be key to convince and drive changes in the company using latest methods and technological solutions to deliver better revenue, products, or services.

Your responsibilities

  • Oversee IT development team for frontend, customer, partner-facing applications and evaluate them according to established goals to align with local and global IT strategy and standards.
  • Responsible for resource management for development, maintenance, and development of internal and external IT support systems and tracking the KPI of the IT teams.
  • Manage technological projects or programs running across one or multiple Lines of Business targeted at achieving overall business goals.
  • Deliver digital and data platforms that align with local and global strategy.
  • Ensure the architecture of the solutions according to user requirements, including non-functional requirements and compliance with IT strategy, standards, and security.
  • Oversee and conduct the software development teams to deliver software that meets the needs of users.
  • Analyze the technology in design, development, and administration for efficiency and accuracy, and look forward to emerging technologies and solutions.
  • Identify and select the vendor who meets specified requirements and arrange favorable terms for the procurement of selected IT assets.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors.
  • Plan departmental budget including forecasting the need for additional expenses for staff, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Work closely with IT Finance to update and identify any financial movement in the team.
  • Encourage teamwork and cooperation aligned with all people management strategies e.g. HR policy, people development, AES, etc.
  • Transform IT development teams to new working practices for more efficiency in application development.
  • Work closely with security, risk, compliance, and audit teams to ensure gaps can be closed according to the request in the agreed schedule.

Your experience

  • University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in managing IT programs.
  • Proven experience in developing business concepts, roadmap/plan, and technical solutions to senior leadership.
  • Aware of new technologies and industry movements including startup activities.
  • Experience working with projects that combine internal and external data (i.e. web, social media) is an advantage.
  • Solid overall IT expertise covering software and hardware across all dimensions of the insurance business.
  • Able to understand and interpret business, performance, and operation metrics, indicators, and KPIs.
  • Experience as an API management and/or cloud database admin can be a plus.
  • Demonstrate creative thinking and innovation.
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution.
  • Understanding of strategy, operations, management, leading engagements across business functions.
  • Experience managing people in delivering consulting/advisory services at the corporate level.
  • Fluent Spanish and English language skills.

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.

Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities, and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.

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, ethnicity and cultural background, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

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