IT SCM Coordinator

Job description

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our strong global footprint, with over 7000 employees located across nine countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group. We are Actuaries, Business Analysts, Finance Experts, Consulting Managers, HR People, Communication Professionals, Operation Engineers and Insurers; 
Our people are what matter most, rooted in our values we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and create a superior client experience while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.
 

55873 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | | Allianz Services | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Overview

In this role you will be working within the Allianz Services Retained IT organization directly reporting to the Global CIO. As the IT SCM Coordinator you will setup this new function and develop our IT Business continuity plan (IT BCP) for Allianz Services specific Business Services. You will migrate to the new IT DR template, develop backup & restoration policies for business-critical services and develop a multi-year-testing plan (MYTP).

You will be able to contribute to shaping our future IT setup being one vital chain link in the global AZ Services CIO area. You will gain a solid experience in an international and multicultural environment. The position offers an excellent platform to get broad exposure to different lines of business.

 

Responsibilities

·   Develop the IT Business Continuity Plan (IT BCP) for critical IT processes & service operations
·  Consider BIA & RIA results when developing the IT BCP
·  Align the IT BCP with overall BCP’s
·  Address resilience strategies & procedures for ensuring continuity in the event of a disaster or disruption affecting IT operations
·  Validate effectiveness of IT DR plan based on BIA & RIA
·  Perform technical IT DR tests before changes to critical IT services go live
·  Ensure IT DR tests before critical IT services go live meet Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) & Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs)
·  Ensure development of backup policies & resorations procedures
·  Activation of backup systems & maintenance of redundant IT capacities
·  Update and maintain the local Standard & Functional Rule, & implement the lifecycle
·  Estimate / ensure sufficient budget for IT SCM function and tasks

 

Skills and Qualifications : 

·  2-3 years of experience in the IT SCM and DRP environment or a similar role within a corporate IT environment (operating in an international and large organization would be advantageous).
·  Experience in Crisis Management and BCM is a plus
·  Professional experience in different IT and Protection & Resilience domains
·  Experience in assessing business criticality of systems and services
·  Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to IT service continuity
·  Understanding of infrastructure, including cloud services and virtualization technologies
·  Curiosity about Information Security topics
·  Good knowledge of relevant services and supplier relationships or central function processes
·  Highly motivated, dynamic, and self-driven individual
·  Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and handling ad-hoc requests
·  Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
·  Solid interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with peers and other departments, and the ability to motivate and influence key stakeholders to drive change.
·  Strong communication and conflict management skills
·  Experience with crisis and emergency situations
·  Willingness to travel is advantageous
·  Fluency in English is a Must 

 

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.