Head of Project Portfolio Office (m/f/d)

Job description

About the Job  

 

Allianz Group is one of the largest & most renowned financial services providers in  the world, representing an international network of strong brands with first-class products. Above all, we strive for commitment to excellence in our daily business, in our relationships with customers, shareholders and employees. AZ Technology is the shared IT service provider for AZ Group entities.

 

Project Portfolio Office is a CFO function responsible for global project portfolio management processes such as prioritization, approval, reporting & demand management. The department is responsible for maintaining standardized portfolio management methodology & supporting the business in its application.

 

 

What you do

 

·  Develop, embed, continuously improve and simplify Project Portfolio Management methodology and processes across the organization to ensure effective strategy execution - own the PPM framework, processes and governance end to end
·  Lead the global team of project portfolio managers and build a global network and community of local portfolio managers to support the growth of Allianz Technology -have the responsibility for the entire change portfolio
·  Manage the global project portfolio and be the global capability owner of the PPM capability
·  Engage with stakeholders across the organization to build and maintain appropriate governance for management of portfolios, projects and programs as well as monitor the overall progression of portfolios and facilitate decision-making on top management level
·  Create, communicate and cascade the strategy of the Project Portfolio Office, translating it into actionable plans
·  Drive the development of PPM relevant tools to achieve maximum possible simplicity and usability
·  Own the PPM reporting and enable steering throughout all project portfolio committees

 

 

What you bring

 

·  Exceptional problem solving and leadership across various business problems
·  Fluent in English & ideally German
·  3+ years of experience in managing portfolios and/or projects.
·  5+ years of experience in managing teams and proven leadership skills with ability to inspire, motivate and drive results across functions and geographies.
·  10+ years of experience & accreditation in program or project management. Ideally, experience in implementing PPM processes.

 

 

What we offer

 

·  We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
·  We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
·  From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
·  Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

 

 

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.

 

 

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, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

 

 

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

 

You. IT.

 

To Recruitment Agencies:

 

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

 

 

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  68191 | Project Management | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent