Senior Transformation Manager PMO _2376

Overall Objectives of job

Minimum 12 years of total experince 

Duties and responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management: Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining objectives, timelines, and resources required for the transition. Monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track.

• Stakeholder Communication:  Serve as the primary point of contact between teams in Germany and India. Facilitate clear and effective communication to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Ensure that contingency plans are in place to address unforeseen challenges.

• Cultural Integration: Promote cultural understanding and integration between the German and Indian teams. Facilitate training and workshops to enhance cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

• Resource Allocation: Ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support the transition. Manage budgets and financial aspects of the project.

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure that the transition meets organizational standards and objectives. Regularly review and assess project outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.

• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the transition process, including progress reports and final evaluations. Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Compliance and Legal Considerations: Ensure that all aspects of the transition comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in both Germany and India.

• Post-Transition Support: Oversee the stabilization phase post-transition, ensuring that operations run smoothly and any issues are promptly addressed.
• People Management: Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members involved in the transition. Address personnel issues and foster a positive work environment that encourages growth and development.
• Team Management: Coordinate team activities and ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration to achieve project objectives efficiently

Qualification, Experience, Technical and Functional Skills

Must have Leadership experience in managing team with 8+ peoples,  Cross-cultural competence which includes:

• Cultural Awareness: Understanding the cultural norms, values, and practices of both countries to facilitate smooth interactions and integration.

• Communication Skills: Being able to communicate clearly and effectively across cultural boundaries, ensuring that messages are understood and that there is alignment on goals and expectations.

• Adaptability: Demonstrating flexibility and openness to different perspectives and approaches, which is essential for managing diverse teams and overcoming cultural challenges.

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Showing respect and consideration for cultural differences, which helps in building trust and rapport with team members.

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.