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Project Manager

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Allianz

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You should have 3-5 years in project management, Agile experience, strong interpersonal skills, willingness to travel, MS Office proficiency, and fluency in English; PMP is a plus.
  • You will manage project tasks, risks, and issues, define governance, support stakeholder engagement, ensure project plans are updated, and facilitate smooth transitions to operational mode.

Requirements

  • 3-5 year-experience on project management and process optimization.
  • Work experience in Agile environment (Jira Knowledge is a plus).
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to foster relationships with peers and other functions.
  • Ability to drive meetings and animate workshops with multiple stakeholders in the expected direction.
  • Willingness to travel abroad for short periods on request.
  • Proficient use of MS Office (MS Project is a plus).
  • Fluent in English (second additional language is more than welcome).

Responsibilities

  • Structure, define Project Governance and manage/coordinate project tasks, risks and issues with all Stakeholder within Allianz or with external consultants, vendors and/or clients.
  • Define with all Stakeholders the Project Planning, Roles & Responsibilities and setup the appropriate Governance and insure the steering of the overall Project.
  • Manage and document all risks, issues and decisions related to the projects.
  • Support, if needed, to identify the appropriate business stakeholders to involve in the solution design.
  • Assist global and local teams in ramp-up planning, ensuring project plans are updated to reflect tasks to be performed.
  • Support deployment ensuring the right level of communication and smooth transition to Run mode.
  • Manage cross-divisional relationships across reporting lines: LoBs, Global Functions Managers and other departments.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Project Manager at Allianz?

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for structuring and defining project governance, managing project tasks, risks, and issues, coordinating with stakeholders, defining project planning, roles, and responsibilities, managing documentation related to risks and issues, supporting solution design, assisting in ramp-up planning, ensuring smooth deployment, and managing cross-divisional relationships.

What qualifications are required for this Project Manager position?

The position requires 3-5 years of experience in project management and process optimization, experience in an Agile environment (with Jira knowledge being a plus), strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office. A PMP Certification is considered a plus.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, there may be a willingness to travel abroad for short periods upon request.

What language skills are required for this role?

Fluency in English is required, and having a second additional language is more than welcome.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the company offers a large variety of courses and targeted development programs to support your personal and professional growth.

Is Allianz an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Allianz is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of their ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

What is the work environment like at Allianz?

Allianz provides a global environment fostering international mobility and career progression, with a focus on employee health and well-being through various Work Well programs designed to promote a better work-life balance.

Our purpose: We secure your future. Our promise is to give confidence in tomorrow.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1890
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 100 million private and corporate customers in more than 70 countries. We are proud to be the Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements from 2021 until 2028 and to be recognized as one of the industry leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. 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. Join us and together, let’s care for tomorrow.