Group Technology Strategist (m/f/d) at Allianz SE

Allianz; München; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension

Health insurance

Employee stock purchase programme with

Health and well-being offerings

Family care benefits

Sustainability programs

Great place to work certification

Zusammenfassung

Allianz SE in Munich seeks a Technology Strategist within Group Technology & Data to shape and drive the global technology strategy and architecture for core platforms. You will influence senior leadership and collaborate with IT architects, business sponsors and product owners across Allianz Group.

The role demands 7–10 years in IT strategy/enterprise architecture, deep domain expertise, and strong communication skills for C-suite audiences.

Qualifikationen

• 7–10 years in IT strategy, Enterprise Architecture or strategy consulting with tech focus
• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field
• Experience influencing senior leadership and governance bodies
• Deep expertise in at least one domain: Cloud, Integration Architecture, Application Architecture or Software Engineering
• Familiarity with delivery and IT operations frameworks, including infrastructure-as-code and automation at scale
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse and senior audiences
• Experience in highly international environments
• Experience in regulated financial services or insurance environments (preferred)
• Background in technology governance, IT risk, or architecture review boards (preferred)
• Experience applying Generative AI and ethical AI concepts (preferred)

Aufgaben

• Define and steer Allianz Group's technology strategy across the estate, from IT infrastructure to business applications and innovation
• Translate business vision into technological vision with stakeholders and ensure capabilities are built
• Identify and drive strategic technology transformation initiatives with a global scope across 60+ entities
• Act as principal technology and architecture authority in selected domains with governance
• Create heatmaps, roadmaps, and KPIs to prioritize global technology transformation
• Prepare architecture briefings and white papers for senior leadership and the Board

Kenntnisse

IT strategy

Enterprise Architecture

Strategy Consulting

Technology strategy

Cloud

Integration Architecture

Application Architecture

Software Engineering

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Communication

Stakeholder management

International experience

Financial services experience

AI governance / Generative AI

Ausbildung

MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

Jobbeschreibung

Who will you join?

At Allianz SE, Group Technology & Data drives the technology and IT architecture transformation of Allianz Group - moving one of the largest global financial service providers towards a technology-driven company and embracing technology innovation at the core of our business. As a Technology Strategist within the global Technology Architecture & Innovation team, you are responsible for shaping and driving our global technology strategy and strategic architecture of core business platforms, contributing to our vision as a technology-driven insurer. Influencing the overarching way we at Allianz do global business, you will be closely working with technology experts, IT architects, business sponsors and product owners.

How can you make an impact?

You Will

• Define and steer Allianz Group's technology strategy across the entire estate - from IT infrastructure to business application technology and bleeding-edge innovation, and shaping Allianz's sovereign technology approach
• Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to translate business vision into technological vision, and ensure Allianz builds the capabilities to enable the business
• Identify and drive strategic technology transformation initiatives with a global scope, working with 60+ business entities and senior stakeholders throughout the company
• Act as principal strategic Technology and Architecture authority in selected domains; work with solution architecture and delivery teams through strategic alignment, standards, and governance
• Create heatmaps, roadmaps, and KPIs to prioritize and structure Allianz' global technology transformation
• Conduct research and analysis, and coordinate case studies and pilots around prospective technologies in order to trial new capabilities as defined in the technology roadmap
• Prepare and deliver architecture and technology briefings, including presentations, talks and white papers for senior leadership and the Board
• Work across the company to drive adoption of technical standards, design principles, and architecture methodologies
• Travel for meetings, technical reviews, and other onsite activities

What are you made of?

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years of relevant working experience in IT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy Consulting with a focus on technology, or strategic IT architecture
• Ms or PhD degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience in a technology strategy or IT strategy role within a large enterprise environment or consulting engagement, with direct influence on senior leadership and governance bodies
• Deep expertise in at least one technical domain, such as Cloud, Integration Architecture, Application Architecture, Software Engineering, including architecture patterns, current and future market developments, best practices, and reference architectures
• Familiarity with delivery and IT operations frameworks and practices, including infrastructure-as-code and automation at scale
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills targeted at a diverse and senior audience, with an emphasis on the ability to influence effectively without direct authority
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and synthesize technologies, methodologies, and solutions, and communicate to both technical and non-technical (including C-suite) audiences
• Work experience in a highly diverse, international environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated financial services or insurance environment
• Background in enterprise-wide technology governance, IT risk, or architecture review board participation
• Previous experience in insurance or asset management business functions, consulting, digital / tech is a plus
• Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solution

Do we have what you need?

• Flexible and hybrid work model
• Multinational and inclusive community
• Great career development and learning opportunities
• Company pension and health insurance
• Employee stock purchase programme with a discount
• Health and well-being offerings
• Supportive family care benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to our sustainability programs
• Great place to work certified

And there is much more:

Allianz SE Benefits

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

Welcome to Allianz SE!

We at Allianz SE are recognized as a trusted partner for protecting and growing your most valuable assets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management services, tailored to meet the various needs of individual and corporate clients worldwide. From our international headquarters, we orchestrate global operations, set strategic directions, and ensure cohesive implementation across our international subsidiaries. We are committed to innovation and digital transformation, driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, reinforcing our position as a leader in the financial services industry.

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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.

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