Program Manager

Job description

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.

60633 | Strategy | Professional | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent
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The Program Manager, will collaborate on a day-to-day basis with colleagues from the same team as well as outside of the Health Service and Utilities team, to drive execution of key strategic and expansion programs, to support the organization grow and achieve its business goals. From day one, you will be exposed to senior leaders, a team of experts and strategic thinkers and an executive level type of clients. The Health Services and Utilities Strategic Projects Team is involved from inception until “business as usual” with a disciplined eye on executing every stage of the project life-cycle. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our Project and Program Managers act as thought leaders, help find solutions to complex problems and steer the project team members to ensure deliverables within timeline and budget. Our suite of strategic programs approaches is underpinned by distinctive tools and methodologies to enable long lasting implementation. We are developing a strong team and are looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

 

What you do:

·  Drive key strategic and TPA expansion programs and work closely with the project team colleagues and internal and external stakeholders to build the business operating models, processes and systems
·  Work directly with clients, handling complex analysis, problem-solving tasks, formulating and testing hypotheses and implement difficult solutions
·  Take ownership and organize specific workstreams within the overall program
·  Responsible for delivering the program objectives, steer the team members to develop and execute effective program plans and role-modeling a mindset of rapid decision-making
·  Manage the stakeholders' expectations and to achieve the deliverables that exceeds their anticipations
·  Act as an expert in implementing holistic solutions
·  Develop recommendations together with the program team for presentation to stakeholders and Programs Steering Committees
·  Apply a proven, methodology-driven approach to large-scale transformation that focuses on execution and capability building. Our programs will often span > 6 months, and they will generally include three phases: feasibility assessment, planning an execution and closing / business as usual
·  Inspire others, build strong relationships and display high energy and resilience in ambiguous and fast-paced contexts. In a collaborative team setting, you'll work closely with others but will also operate autonomously with limited direction to drive progress in your areas of accountability
·  Lead the development and approval of compelling business cases
·  Own results and key performance indicators of strategic programs and projects
·  Support Head of Strategic Projects to plan budget and resources relying on the project portfolio

 

What you bring:

·  Bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree is strongly preferred, with an outstanding record of academic achievement
·  3+ years of proven experience in implementing successful large scale, key strategic programs/projects; consulting or advisory experience in reputed companies, large scale change management, M&A and integrations is preferred
·  Previous experience in Health Insurance, Health Third party administration, Healthcare or Travel and Assistance industry
·  Willingness to travel

 

What we offer:

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.