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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transformation Manager to support the execution and governance of a large-scale Transformation Program operating in a complex multi-vendor environment.

The role will work closely with the Program Manager/Director and delivery leadership to establish strong governance, structured reporting, delivery discipline, and executive-level visibility across the program.

The ideal candidate will bring structured program governance expertise, stakeholder management capability, and strong executive communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Governance & Control

• Support the Program Manager in establishing and managing the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Define and maintain program governance frameworks, operating model, and reporting cadence.
• Track program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Ensure adherence to program processes across all vendors and workstreams.
• Drive standardization of delivery processes and templates across multi-vendor teams.

2. Steering Committee & Executive Reporting

• Create and manage Steering Committee (SteerCo) meeting packs including:
• Executive summary
• Financial status
• Milestone tracking
• Risk and issue dashboards
• Vendor performance updates
• Coordinate inputs from delivery leads and vendor partners.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and executive-level messaging.
• Track and follow up on action items from SteerCo and governance forums.

3. Multi-Vendor Coordination

• Act as PMO anchor across multiple delivery partners and internal teams.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed KPIs, milestones, and SLAs.
• Facilitate cross-vendor dependency management.
• Support conflict resolution through structured governance mechanisms.

4. Delivery Process & Operating Model

• Work with delivery leads to:
• Establish structured delivery tracking mechanisms.
• Define program dashboards and metrics.
• Standardize status reporting across workstreams.
• Support implementation of best practices in Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall governance models as applicable.
• Ensure change management and scope governance processes are followed.

5. Financial & Commercial Tracking

• Support program financial tracking including budget vs actuals.
• Assist in vendor invoice validation against milestones.
• Track cost impacts of change requests.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain program repository, documentation standards, and audit trails.
• Ensure readiness for audits and executive reviews.
• Maintain decision logs and governance documentation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Program Management roles.
• Experience supporting large transformation programs (IT / Digital / Platform).
• Strong exposure to multi-vendor delivery environments.
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and Steering Committee materials.
• Strong understanding of program governance frameworks.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Insurance / Financial Services domain.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification.
• Experience working in global delivery models.

Key Competencies

• Structured thinking and attention to detail
• Executive communication
• Strong coordination and follow-up capability
• Risk anticipation and proactive governance
• Data-driven reporting and analytical mindset
• High ownership and accountability

Success Measures

• High-quality and timely SteerCo reporting
• Improved governance discipline across vendors
• Clear visibility of risks and milestones
• Strong compliance with delivery processes
• Reduced escalations due to proactive  control

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. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.