Transformation Architect

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence 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.   

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.   

Job role

The Transformation Architect is responsible to drive standardization, harmonization and continuous optimization/ digitization of Allianz  processes, methods, and tools & applications across existing/ new customer engagements and local Deliver Hubs (in close collaboration with Gl. Service Leads and Local Delivery Leads/ Mgrs). The expert is responsible to design and apply a consistent framework for the design/ build, implementation, and quality of a globally integrated end-to-end solution, following an industrialized platform approach.  

What you will do

• Supports the  Executive Team in in developing and implementing the strategic transformation agenda
• Drives and accelerates the transformation program, and closely monitors progress and impact
• Drives harmonization and standardisation of processes, methods, and underlying tools & applications across existing/ new Business Services engagements and local Deliver Centers (in close collaboration with Global Service Leads, and Local Delivery Leads/ Operations Managers)
• Provides a unified framework for the design/ build, implementation, ramp-up and continuous improvement of a globally integrated Shared Services, following an industrialized platform approach (incl. continuous improvement & innovation of services)
• Facilitates and accelerates process transformation: Robotization > Automation > Industrialization > Digitization
• Ensures usage/ implementation of structured Advanced Business and Data Analytics @ Shared Services; incl. facilitation of Process Mining  (with support from Allianz Consulting)
• Responsible for market screening, understand Allianz Operating Entity needs, define Operating Entity specific approach for global service line (with support of Allianz Services | Customer Solutions & Account Management team). Responsible for best practice research, recommendations and implementations.
• Coordinates and drives complex projects and engages with different departments in order to deliver the best results;

What you bring

• Master’s degree in Finance, Management, Business Administration or equivalent
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
• 5-7 years leadership experience in multicultural context
• Hands on experience in leading transformation programs/ large transitions/mergers/demergers/rebadging
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Very good MS Office skills
• Result orientation
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills

You have

• Ability to navigate complex organizations
• Transformational leadership skills
• Pro-active behavior;
• Strong analytical, communication and influence skills;
• Ability to adapt to on-going change and work in a fast-paced, deadline intensive environment;
• Flexibility to work with different regions worldwide;
• Self-motivated and proven “can do” attitude.

What we offer We support your well-being 

We foster an inclusive and healthy workplace with a flexible hybrid working model: 

• Experience access to counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best 
• Enjoy a monthly budget via the Benefit platform, for personalized benefits packages, including comprehensive medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pensions plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac insurance discounts, and many more. 
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off for your birthday, extra days off for each year in Allianz (up to 5),  days off for legal holidays that fall on weekends, as well as 24th and 31st of December, plus special allowances to support diverse life events.  

We invest in your growth 

Benefit from an extensive learning curriculum designed to support your career advancement and meet your professional needs, with access to technical and soft-skills trainings, international certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, opportunities to advance your languages skills(German, French, English) and elevate with our leadership Program.

We value you and your work 

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance based-rewards to celebrate your achievements, team and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to assess your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted, and all applications are confidential. Allianz Group, a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values employee ambitions and challenges, fostering an empowering environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work.