Senior Project Manager

About the Job

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of dedicated IT and projects in Hungary, ensuring they align with local business priorities as well as the strategic goals and objectives of Allianz Group. You will work closely with local business and IT teams, regional stakeholders, and vendors to manage scope, resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring successful project delivery. Your role will involve identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and regularly reporting project status to the country Transformation Manager, the Local Head of IT, and the Regional Head of Transformation and Project Management. 

What You Do

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver dedicated projects in Hungary on time, within scope, and within budget. 

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. 

• Manage project scope and change requests, assessing their impact on timeline, budget, and resources. 

• Coordinate with local business units, IT teams, vendors, and regional functions to ensure alignment and collaboration. 

• Collaborate with other internal functions, such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, and HR, to support project progress, budget tracking, and accurate reporting. 

• Manage external vendors and service providers, including scope definition, delivery follow-up, and quality of deliverables. 

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet Allianz Group standards for IT security, data protection, and architecture. 

• Report project status, progress, risks, and issues to the country Transformation Manager, the Local Head of IT, and the Regional Head of Transformation and Project Management. 

• Prepare and run project governance meetings, such as steering committees, and ensure decisions and actions are documented and followed up. 

• Ensure projects comply with local regulatory requirements and align with country and Allianz Group goals and objectives. 

• Support change management and business adoption, including stakeholder communication, training, and smooth handover to operations. 

• Lead project closure, including tracking of business benefits and capturing lessons learned for future projects. 

• Apply and continuously improve project management standards, methodologies, and governance in the country. 

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in project management, with a track record of successful delivery of IT or transformation projects. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills to ensure high performance and collaboration. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including reporting to senior local and regional management. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to effectively resolve and advance topics with limited inputs available, demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating ambiguity and developing actionable strategies. 

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing project requirements, priorities, and external factors.  

• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use. 

• Fluency in Hungarian and English, and familiarity with the local business and regulatory environment.