Manager Special Projects

Allianz; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Services in Pune, India invites a hands-on analytics leader to drive data quality, forecasting, and advanced analytics for global teams. You will mentor a lean team of analysts, build dashboards in SAC/Power BI, and partner with Operations, Finance, and Technology to shape data strategy at scale.

You will own data governance standards, deliver monthly variance analyses, and lead agile ceremonies while implementing automation to improve operational efficiency across regions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics and quality programs.
• Strong collaboration across Regions and Functions (Operations, Finance, Technology, Underwriting, Actuarial).
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete data lifecycle from creation to usage across systems.
• Develop data quality dashboards using SAC, Power BI, and Grid reporting tools.
• Define data governance standards and ensure adherence across teams.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analyses (Forecast vs Actual, Budget vs Actual).
• Lead end-to-end forecasting and planning in SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Build predictive models and advanced analytics to support decisions.
• Provide guidance to a lean team of analysts and mentor junior staff.
• Drive automation and digitalization to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Data analytics

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Dashboard design

SAP Analytics Cloud

Power BI

SQL

People management

Cross-functional

Automation

Tools

Grid reporting

SQL

Job description

“130 years of trust, time to shape what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,200+ people. Eight countries. Three continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it.”

Designation : Manager – Data Analytics & Operations

Location: Pune, India

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

This is a data analytics-focused leadership role with secondary people management responsibilities. The incumbent will primarily drive data quality initiatives, advanced analytics, dashboard development, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams — while also providing guidance and oversight to a lean team of analysts.

The role is ideal for a hands-on analytics leader who thrives in technical problem-solving and wants to shape data strategy at scale within a leading global insurer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Analytics & Quality Management

• Oversee the complete data lifecycle from creation/capture to processing and usage across booking and reporting systems
• Track and validate data movement between booking tools and downstream reporting systems, identifying discrepancies
• Develop and maintain data quality dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, and Grid reporting tools
• Design and implement data quality rules within SQL-based data models
• Act as primary escalation point for data errors, investigating root causes and driving resolution
• Implement statistical tests and quality controls to ensure data integrity
• Drive monthly financial reporting and performance commentary across multiple regions
• Deliver comprehensive variance analyses (Forecast vs. Actual, Budget vs. Actual) with detailed commentary
• Lead end-to-end forecasting and planning cycles in SAP Analytics Cloud
• Build predictive models and advanced analytics solutions to support business decisions
• Define data governance standards and ensure adherence across teams

Business & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Regions and Global Functions (Operations, Finance, Technology, Underwriting, Actuarial)
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Ensure teams meet agreed SLAs and KPIs through data-driven performance monitoring
• Produce executive-level presentations and management information reports
• Manage client relationships and handle escalations professionally to resolution

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate with technology teams to identify and implement automation opportunities
• Lead Agile ceremonies – sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Document data quality issues, resolution steps, and lessons learned for institutional knowledge
• Lead process transitions and organisation-wide improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend new analytics tools and technologies

People Management

• Provide guidance and mentorship to a lean team of data analysts
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and set individual development goals
• Support recruitment of specialist analytics talent as needed
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Deliver training on planning, reporting tools, and data quality processes

107468 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Services | Full-Time | Permanent

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.