Senior Technology Strategist (m/f/d) in Technology Architecture & Innovation

Location

Barcelona | Spain

Job description

As a Technology Strategist, 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.

You will:

• Contribute to defining the technology vision and strategy for Allianz Group and assume responsibility for the definition of principles, standards, and technologies that support the implementation of that strategy.
• Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to translate business requirements into the technological vision, and to ensure Allianz develops the capabilities to enable the business
• Act as principal Enterprise Architect for selected core business platforms, and closely work with solution architecture and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment of design and development.
• Create heatmaps, roadmaps, and KPIs to prioritize and to structure Allianz' technology transformation.
• Conduct research and analysis as well as 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
• Work across the company to drive adoption of technical standards, design principles, and architecture methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other architects and engineers
• Travel for meetings, technical reviews, and other onsite activities

Your skills:

• At least 10-15 years of relevant working experience in platform architecture, strategic andsolution IT architecture, IT strategy, or platform delivery
• Ms or Phd degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience in a technology strategy, IT strategy or similar role within a largeenterprise environment or consulting engagement, preferably with exposure todevelopment of technology strategy, architecture principles and policies, and roadmaps
• Demonstrated business and technology transformation experience across a wide range ofindustries and organizations
• Excellent proficiency in overarching product or platform architecture, preferably throughEnterprise Architecture or solution architecture experience in a large-scale platform orproduct context
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills targeted at a diverse audience,with an emphasis on the ability to influence effectively with internal and externalstakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with technologies, methodologies, andsolutions in the technology and IT architecture space, and communicate to technical andnon-technical audiences
• Work experience in a highly diverse, international environment
• Previous experience in business related functions (e.i. Sales, Operations, Claims,Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, ProductDevelopment, Finance, Market Management, Digital / Tech etc.) is a plus

Your benefits:

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. 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.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

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38910 | Ingeniería informática y tecnológica | Management | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Jornada completa | Indefinido

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