Head of Data Operations & Strategic Delivery

Job description

At Allianz, we care for all the things that make you, you. For feeling like you belong. For a place where learning never stops. For growing new skills and opening up exciting possibilities. For your curiosity to thrive and help transform an industry. And when life twists, there’s flexibility for balance and the support you need. We know that flexible work comes in different forms, that’s why we’re embracing hybrid teams - enabling employees to maintain a balance of working both in the office and remote, supporting the needs of both the business and individual. So, come and share your ideas, give back and feel proud to be part of a company doing work that matters across climate change and mental health.

 

Let’s care for everyone’s tomorrow so we can create a better future together.

 

About the Role:

 

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for data-driven solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where strategic development and operational excellence are key? Allianz Australia Limited is seeking an experienced Head of Data Operations and Strategic Delivery to lead our data initiatives and drive our business forward.

 

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will own the end-to-end management of data-related products and initiatives. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions that align with Allianz Australia's business strategy and operations. You will work closely with business leaders, IT, and other stakeholders to enhance our data strategy and asset utilisation.

 

Other key aspects of the role:

·  Leading the delivery of data products, ensuring strategic development, operational stability, and performance.
·  Collaborating with IT on data architectural design to meet user requirements.
·  Engaging with stakeholders to drive data strategy and optimize asset utilisation.
·  Overseeing enterprise Business As Usual (BAU) operations, including change management and incident management.
·  Managing program funding in consultation with the Centralised Portfolio Management Office (CPMO).
·  Ensuring compliance with Data Governance and Management Framework standards.
·  Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promote Agile delivery.

 

Important to your success:

·  Significant experience leading Data Products project team in a complex medium to large organisation.  
·  Knowledge and proven skills in contributing to data architecture design to meet user requirements.
·  Experience in managing key client accounts and stakeholders. 
·  Demonstrated record of successfully leading and delivering strategic data related programs and projects within time, budget and resource constraints and sustaining outcomes.  
·  Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and data related solutions. 
·  Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes including delivery teams. 
·  Ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights, and evaluate options for decision making. 
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence. 
·  Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing resource demands across a specialised data team. 

 

What's on offer?

As we embed a customer obsession strategy across everything we do, you'll have an opportunity to drive innovation and transformation that delivers a tangible and meaningful impact on our people, our customers and our community.

 

Enjoy a high-trust culture that empowers you to use your skills and abilities to achieve a meaningful impact.

 

Feel supported to give something a go - try different things, take on new responsibilities and explore opportunities.

 

Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

 

To apply please follow the online links and attach your resume and cover letter. 

 

 

67134 | Data & Analytics | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Australia | Full-Time | Permanent

 

 

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 diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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 ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

 

Note: 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 encourages its employees to have motivation in gaining varied skills from different positions and to collect experiences from across Allianz Group.