Senior Program Manager

Allianz Technology; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 11.000.000 - 13.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Connectivity assistance

Optical assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Allianz Technology Colombia is seeking an experienced Program Manager to design, plan, and oversee technology programs aligned with the global Allianz Technology strategy. You will lead cross‑functional, multicultural teams and manage stakeholders, budgets, and contracts across regions.

The role emphasizes driving digital transformation, governance, and risk management while delivering measurable business value.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (computer engineering, IT, CS, business).
• Postgraduate degree or specialization in project/program management preferred.
• Advanced English required (mandatory).
• 8+ years in project/program management, ideally regional/global with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Design, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with Allianz Technology’s objectives.
• Oversee delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional and multicultural teams; drive collaboration and talent development.
• Manage stakeholders including IT, business units, and vendors; governance and regulatory alignment.
• Drive digital transformation using AI, automation, cloud, and big data; ensure value delivery.

Conocimientos

Program management

Enterprise IT

Agile delivery

Financial management

Vendor management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

About The Job

Allianz Technology is the global provider of IT services for the Allianz Group. It delivers innovative, high‑quality technology solutions that enable Allianz to achieve its strategic goals and provide outstanding service to customers worldwide. The Colombian Branch delivers IT services to Allianz Seguros S.A. and Allianz Seguros de Vida S.A., with the potential to expand its services to other Allianz Group entities.

Responsibilities

• Technology Program Management: Design, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with Allianz Technology’s strategic objectives, ensuring effective integration across technology initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of technology solutions, ensuring they are completed within defined scope, timelines, and budget.
• Lead cross‑functional and multicultural teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and talent development.
• Stakeholder management: build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and technology vendors.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, cloud, and big data.
• Ensure technology programs drive innovation and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Lead technology change management: adoption of new solutions, proactive management of resistance to change.
• Ensure program alignment with business and technology priorities, including governance, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial, resource, and vendor management: manage program budgets, optimize resource allocation, assess and mitigate financial and operational risks, manage contracts with third parties, and oversee service provider relationships and contractual frameworks.
• Manage tools and documentation to track contract change processes, ensuring traceability, auditability, and compliance with internal and external regulations; support the Business Owner in monitoring vendor relationship and evaluating service provider performance.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Program and Portfolio Management (PMI or other recognized frameworks).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments and architectures.
• Experience working with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Program financial management.
• Vendor and contract management.

Leadership Skills

• Clear and structured executive communication.
• Decision‑making capability in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills without formal authority.
• Proven experience managing multicultural and remote teams.
• Results‑driven mindset with a strong focus on business value.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degree or specialization in project management, technology, or related areas is preferred.
• Advanced level of English (mandatory).
• More than 8 years of experience in project and program management, preferably within local and regional environments.
• Proven experience leading global or regional programs with multiple stakeholders in a technology‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing innovative technology solutions and managing digital transformation initiatives.
• Previous experience in insurance, banking, or financial services is highly desirable.

Certifications (Valued)

• PMP / PgMP certifications.
• Agile / Scrum certifications, preferably at scale.
• Technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or DevOps‑related certifications).

Key Competencies

• Strong results orientation with a clear focus on delivering technology‑driven business value.
• Analytical thinking and ability to solve complex problems.
• Adaptability and flexibility in fast‑paced and dynamic technology environments.
• Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a global and multicultural environment.
• Strong communication, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to follow established processes, standards, and policies.

What We Offer

• Indefinite term contract with a 2‑month probationary period.
• Connectivity assistance.
• Optical assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Annual bonus of 1 salary for meeting objectives.

Salary benchmark for the position: $11.000.000 COP (depending on the profile of the candidate)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.