Information Security Program Manager_1570

Allianz Technology; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company bonus scheme

Pension and employee shares program

Flexible working and healthcare benefits

Job summary

Allianz Technology in Dublin is seeking a Risk & Security Expert to oversee global information security projects. The role requires a strong background in Information Security and involves managing complex initiatives while ensuring compliance with standards.

We offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits including a company bonus scheme, and a commitment to career development through lifelong learning opportunities.

Candidates should have 5+ years in the field and a relevant university degree. Join us and contribute to our mission of safeguarding digital assets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in managing Information Security or IT projects.
• Strong track record in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global information security projects, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee program/project management and progress monitoring.
• Consult and liaison with IT and other safeguarding functions.

Skills

Information Security expertise

Project management

Stakeholder management

Understanding of European regulatory requirements

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of AI technologies

Education

University degree in cybersecurity or computer science

Tools

ISO270xx

COBIT5/2019

Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP

Job description

About the Job

Corporate Information Security (CIS) is the core department and central driver for Information Security Governance in Allianz Technology SE. The division is tasked to continue evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures, and overseeing the effectiveness and guiding the implementation of security controls. The CIS function at Allianz Technology helps to protect the organization’s digital assets, maintain customer trust, and support business continuity.

As a Risk & Security Expert, you will oversee the execution of information security projects across our global organization. Your role will involve managing complex security initiatives and ensuring compliance with global standards.

What You Do

• Lead and manage global information security projects, ensuring compliance with Allianz Technology standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee comprehensive program/project management, including defining milestones, success criteria, resource allocation, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders within CIS, safeguarding functions, and business units to ensure seamless alignment and execution of project plans.
• Provide information security consulting to and liaison with relevant stakeholders (e.g., IT, other safeguarding functions, other Allianz organizational entities).
• Support the promotion of knowledge and awareness of Allianz Technology information security requirements in service and business processes.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or related fields with a university degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing Information Security or IT projects within complex global enterprise environments.
• Track record in managing functional communities based on excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of European regulatory requirements in the insurance sector, including VAIT, DORA, NIS2.
• Agile mindset with practical experience in agile methodologies. Ability to cope with high workload, and being able to exercise high levels of independence, judgment and initiative.
• Expertise in Information Security technologies, architecture, and processes, including information security management systems and relevant industry standards (in particular ISO270xx, COBIT5/2019). Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP are a plus.
• Proficiency in English, German language skills are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use.

What We Offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

Join us.

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.

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.