Head of IT Governance, Operations & Value Steering

As the Head of IT Governance, Operations & Value Steering at Allianz Benelux, you will oversee IT governance, operations performance, and value steering to ensure alignment between IT activities and business objectives. You will manage governance, financial steering, and operational oversight across key domains such as IT Economics, Demand Management, Risk & Compliance, Identity & Access Management, and IT Operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced IT leader with a strong background in governance, strategy, and operational performance, who thrives in a dynamic, regulated environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously improve the IT governance framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure the overall performance of IT Operations, focusing on service stability, availability, and quality. Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and service performance metrics.
• Manage IT spend across run and change activities, ensuring cost transparency and alignment with organizational goals. Drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Define and implement IT Demand Management processes, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, strategic alignment, and capacity.
• Provide an integrated view of IT performance across cost, risk, demand, and operations, supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights.
• Define IAM governance, policies, and control frameworks to ensure secure and compliant access to IT systems and data.

Your Profile
You are a seasoned IT professional with a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership experience.

• Deep knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) and expertise in risk management, data security, and compliance (e.g., DORA, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001).
• 2-3 years of experience in IT management, strategy, and governance roles, with 3+ years of leadership experience and over 5 years in IT-related positions.
• Strong project management, communication, and change management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field, with a solid understanding of business processes and IT technology development.

AI & Data Analytics Statement

At Allianz, we are always looking for people who are passionate about AI and Data Analytics to drive innovation and shape the future of our organization.

What We Offer

• Strategic Impact: A dynamic international environment where your expertise drives real business outcomes.
• Work-Life Integration: Hybrid working model with flexibility to balance professional and personal priorities.
• Collaborative Culture: An environment founded on trust, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Global Community: Access to Allianz's worldwide IT and governance networks for knowledge sharing.
• Career Development: Continuous learning through training, certifications, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your needs.

👉 Ready to take the lead in shaping resilient, efficient, and future-ready IT at Allianz?
Apply now and join us in building a safer, smarter digital future. #TechExcellenceAtAllianz

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. 

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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

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.

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