Senior Project Manager Resource Optimization

As a Senior Project Manager Resource Optimization for Global Travel Operations, you will be pivotal in driving strategic initiatives focused on project management, operational efficiency, and implementation of technology to improve staffing flexibility, associate satisfaction, and occupancy.  Your role will involve leveraging insights from long-term and short-term forecasting models, telephony results, industry standards, and associate feedback to enhance overall business performance.

Way of working:   This is a US remote based position. Candidates must currently reside in select U.S. states where we are authorized to hire and be legally eligible to work in the US. Current or future sponsorship is not available.   

Authorized States:  Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, South Carolina, Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

What you will do

• Process Improvement Management: Lead initiatives to streamline operations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement strategies to optimize business processes and resource utilization.
• Associate Experience Enhancement: Develop and manage projects aimed at improving associate satisfaction and overall experience.
• Project Coordination: Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring strategic alignment and timely completion of projects.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for project communications, managing expectations and providing regular updates.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all initiatives comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Lead a team of analysts and business optimization associates
• Manage across teams with different areas within Operations 
• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud‑based tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.

What you will bring 

Internally qualified candidates will receive first consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management-related experience, preferably with a focus on process improvement, call center operational efficiency, and emphasis on work force management
• Minimum 4 years of resource optimization subject matter expertise across geographically diverse locations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and track complex project plans and budgets.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience working in a highly matrixed global environment
• Ability to adjust working schedule to accommodate time zone differences outside of normal business hours
• Fluent English

Preferred Qualifications

Project management certification (e.g., PMP)

What we offer

Annualized base pay range is $97,740 - $143,352 USD.

Actual base pay may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. Employees may also qualify for performance-based bonuses, merit increases, and other incentives based on individual and company performance. The availability and amount of these additional compensation elements are determined by company policy and may vary.

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. Eligibility for benefits is subject to plan terms and conditions, and may vary based on position and/or employment status.  

At Allianz we use some AI-assisted technology as part of our recruitment process to help match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, job title, and location. AI supports our recruiters by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of candidate assessments and job recommendations, while all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team and final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

How We Hire

Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CV’s or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier lists, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.

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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 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.

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