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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 technologydriven 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. To Recruitment Agencies Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.
