Global Process Manager Release and Deployment

Department Description

The Platform Engineering unit of the COO pillar is responsible for definition of the organization wide software development target platform and the process management of the global service delivery processes in Allianz Technology.

Job Description

As a Global Process Manager for Deploy & Release management within Solution Delivery processes (R2D) , you are responsible for the design & documentation and for the general management of the global Deployment Management and Release Management processes being part of R2D process landscape. Also for setting the general strategy of these company-wide processes.

As responsible for the operational management of the processes, you ensure that the processes are optimally implemented in line with related standards, track the performance and implement measures to support the continual process improvement to enable effective and efficient service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Implement relevant process changes (documentation and modeling in set tools)

• Ensure that changes to processes are aligned with relevant stakeholders

• Inform stakeholders about relevant updates (process, tooling, training etc.).

• Ensure integration between a specific process and other interfacing processes

• Ensure the processes (Standards, procedures and service levels) are being followed by relevant practitioners 

• Establish measurements and targets to improve process effectiveness and efficiency

• Ensure support to governance related activities such as audit, risk and compliance

• Ensure that the Process and Governance Structure is fit-for-purpose

• Act as focal point for process including support of stakeholders (e.g. data, service, applications and other processes)

• Organize / attend meetings according to the process and governance structure

• Ensure and manage compliance towards group requirements

• Ensure and manage external regulatory requirements where necessary

• Ensure that proper training is provided towards stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex cross-functional software development projects and/or experience as team leader for software development teams

• Expertise in IT Process Management, Process Architecture and Process Design

• Practical experience in managing Deployment and Release management processes

• Solid understanding of DevOps methodology, technical processes and modern CI/CD practices

• Experience with agile project management methodologies and tools (specifically Safe, Kanban, Jira)

• Project experience with cloud technologies and integration of the same in IT landscapes

• Practical experience as a software developer not mandatory but a big plus

• Keywords like Java, SonarQube, SAST/DAST, Selenium, SQL, AWS, Container, Kubernetes, Helm are familiar to you 

• Ability to work fully independent and solve complex problems or situations based on multiple sources of information

• Capability to take up responsibility and be accountable for a project or a team

• Stakeholder management and communication skills (including fluency in English)

• University degree in computer sciences

• Experience in insurance sector is a plu

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

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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.