Gap Year Internship (m/f) Junior Project Portfolio Manager in Group Operations

Job description

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

Your area
Group IT Diagnostics is a Group Center in the governance section of the Group Chief Operation Officer of the Allianz Group reporting directly to the Group Chief Operation Officer. It acts as a global steering function for strategic IT initiatives and decisions and their operational relevance. It ensures for the Allianz Group that the approved Operations and IT strategy is upheld in both operating entities and operational Shared Service entities. Group IT Diagnostics defines all processes which require specific governance and maintains the rule of the process. It makes sure all parties involved adhere to the defined governance frameworks.

Your unit
Group Project Portfolio Management acts as a global steering function for strategic IT initiatives and decisions and their operational relevance. The goal is to ensure for the Allianz Group that the approved Operations and IT strategy is upheld in both operating entities and operational Shared Service entities. Group Project Portfolio Management assess and ensures that the necessary quality gates are met with key programs under the ITCo governance and makes recommendations to remediate seen issues Group Project Portfolio Management acts as the single interface for H2 on all ITCO related matters. Group Project Portfolio Management defines all processes which require specific governance and maintains the rule of the process. It makes sure all parties involved adhere to the defined governance frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive implementation of Group IT Strategy by monitoring and constantly challenging selected IT Projects (incl. transparency creation, issues identification & escalation)

Actively liaise with Project Managers to challenge and to provide guidance

Support preparation and presentations for the Group IT Committee, the IT Advisory Board and other internal stakeholders

Support the process for (re-)evaluation of the Allianz IT Project portfolio

Identification and assessment of newly-proposed IT Projects on Group and OE level

Further development and improvement of processes in Group Project Portfolio Management

Drive a regular alignment process with OEs regarding definitions, KPIs and processes through the IT Project Community

Throughout the Gap Year Program, you will have a 1:1 mentor within Group Project Portfolio Management who will guide you and provide regular feedback. Moreover you will attend multiple trainings, which will give you a broad overview about the insurance value chain in general and the operations and IT area in particular.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration with an additional focus/acumen for IT from reputable institution

Strong academic record

Fluent English, additional language is a plus

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Experience

Practical experience in in IT related field is a plus

Practical experience in a big multinational company is a plus

Project Management experience is a plus

Controlling experience is a plus

International experience e.g. term abroad is a plus

Prerequisites

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Result oriented and attention to details

Highly self-motivated and reliable with a degree of confidentiality and courtesy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to foster relationships

Knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus

Willingness to relocate to Munich

Willingness to travel

A written statement from the university about a subsequent education after 12 month

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job start : October/November 2016

We offer:

International working environment

Attractive compensation package

Working location in the heart of Munich

Reference Code

AZSE-4323308-2

Allianz is the home for those who dare – a supportive place where you can take the initiative to grow and to actively strengthen our global leadership position. By truly caring about people – both its 85 million private and corporate customers and more than 142,000 employees – Allianz fosters a culture where its employees are empowered to collaborate, perform, embrace trends and challenge the industry. Our main ambition is to be our customers’ trusted partner, instilling them with the confidence to grow. If you dare, join us at Allianz Group.

Allianz SE is the global headquarters of the Allianz Group. Our employees reflect the Group's geographic and functional diversity. Located in Munich, Allianz SE provides the perfect opportunity to start or continue with your international career.

Please submit your complete application documents (incl. CV, certificates, references and motivation letter)

We are looking forward to receiving your application on http://www.allianz.com/careers .

Allianz SE is committed to employment equity and therefore welcomes applications from men and women regardless race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or philosophy of life.