Delivery Lead - Automation

Role Summary 

Allianz Benelux is further expanding and enhancing its automation capabilities within the CIO organization. As part of this evolution, we are continuously developing our automation services portfolio, including RPA (currently UiPath), conversational automation (Cognigy), workflow automation, integrations, and workplace automation.

We are looking for two Delivery Leads – Automation to ensure the successful execution of initiatives within this program, led by the Lead Innovation & Automation Services.

You will be responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives, working closely with external delivery partners and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring that delivery teams perform at their highest level, continuously adapting your approach to meet delivery objectives.

This role requires a hands-on, pragmatic mindset. You are someone who gets things done whether acting as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or coordinator, depending on what is needed to ensure delivery success. You thrive in dynamic environments, take ownership, and drive results.

You will operate as a trusted partner to the Lead Innovation & Automation Services, forming a strong collaboration focused on achieving program success.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of automation initiatives across the Innovation & Automation portfolio.
• Act flexibly in multiple roles (e.g. Product Owner, Scrum Master, delivery coordinator) to ensure successful execution.
• Manage and steer external delivery teams (nearshore/offshore partners) delivering automation solutions.
• Build and maintain high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, ownership, and strong team spirit.
• Ensure teams are working efficiently and productively, proactively removing blockers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure effective participation in planning, refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Align delivery with business priorities and ensure value-driven outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Innovation & Automation Services, IT, architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor delivery performance, identify risks, and take corrective actions.
• Continuously improve delivery models, team effectiveness, and ways of working.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in delivery management, Agile roles, or consultancy, ideally in automation or IT delivery environments.
• Proven experience working with external or vendor-based development teams.
• Strong experience in Agile environments, with the ability to take on multiple roles.
• A hands-on, pragmatic mindset with a strong focus on execution and results.
• Ability to adapt quickly and step into different roles when needed.
• Strong leadership skills with focus on team performance and collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent in at least two of the following languages: English, Dutch, and French.
• Ability to work across Rotterdam and Brussels environments.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Take a key role in delivering transformative automation initiatives across Allianz Benelux.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Lead Innovation & Automation Services to drive results.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a delivery-focused culture where ownership and outcomes truly matter.
• Next-Gen Innovation: Gain opportunities to work on cutting-edge automation capabilities.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with international teams and external experts to shape the future.
• Flexibility & Growth: Enjoy a hybrid working model, extensive training opportunities, and flexible hours.
• Competitive Rewards: Benefit from an attractive salary and tailored perks that recognize your expertise.

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.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of 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.