Senior Program Manager

Allianz Commercial; New Jersey; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity assistance

Optical assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus of 1 salary

Job summary

Allianz Technology Colombia seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic technology programs locally and regionally. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, align with global priorities, and drive digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and business value.

The role requires advanced program management experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with stakeholders across IT, vendors, and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; postgraduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project and program management; global/regional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading technology-driven digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional and multicultural teams across regions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with IT, business units, and vendors.
• Drive digital and technology transformation including AI, automation, cloud, and big data.
• Oversee change management, governance, security, compliance, and regulatory alignment.
• Manage budgets, resources, and vendor contracts; monitor risk and performance.

Skills

Program Management

Portfolio Management

Enterprise IT

Agile Delivery

Financial Management

Vendor Management

PMP / PgMP

Agile / Scrum

Cloud Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / IT / CS / Business Administration

Postgraduate degree or specialization in project management or technology

Tools

None specified

Job description

About the Job

Allianz Technology is the global provider of IT services for the Allianz Group. We deliver innovative and
high-quality technology solutions that enable Allianz to achieve its strategic goals and provide outstanding
service to customers worldwide.

Allianz Technology SE - Colombian Branch delivers IT services to Allianz Seguros S.A. and Allianz Seguros de
Vida S.A. in Colombia, with the potential to expand its services to other Allianz Group entities.

Allianz Technology SE - Colombian Branch is seeking a Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for
leading and managing strategic technology programs at a local and/or regional level. The role ensures strong
alignment with Allianz Technology's global priorities while addressing the specific needs of the Colombian
branch.

This position requires advanced experience in technology program management, leadership of
cross-functional teams, and close collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders. The Senior
Program Manager will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives within a dynamic
environment and delivering technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business value.

Responsibilities

1. Technology Program Management

• Design, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with Allianz Technology's strategic objectives, ensuring effective integration across technology initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of technology solutions, ensuring they are completed within defined scope, timelines, and budget.

2. Leadership and Technology Team Management

• Lead cross-functional and multicultural teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and talent development.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and technology vendors.

4. Digital and Technology Transformation

• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, cloud, and big data.
• Ensure that technology programs drive innovation and contribute to continuous process improvement

5. Technology Change Management

• Lead the adoption of new technology solutions and proactively manage resistance to change.
• Ensure program alignment with Allianz Technology's business and technology priorities, including IT governance, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

6. Financial, Resource and Vendor Management

• Manage program budgets and optimize the allocation of technology resources.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to technology programs.
• Manage contracts with third parties, IT suppliers, service providers, and internal customers.
• Oversee the relationship with service providers and ensure the contractual framework is aligned with central processes and tools.
• 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 the 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).
• Minimum 3-5 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 (such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or DevOps-related certifications) are a strong plus.

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, with solid analytical thinking
  and convincing power.
• 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:

$13.000.000-$15.000.000 COP (depending on the profile of the candidate)

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

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.