The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. Now’s the right time to make a bold move and shape the future of insurance – this is Allianz Direct! As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture.
An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with a personal touch.
So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new standards when it comes to online insurance.
Job Purpose/Role
As a Project Portfolio Manager, you will play a critical role in collaborating with stakeholders such as Business Owners, Tribe Leads, and the Executive Management Team (EMT) at Allianz Direct. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the project portfolio of Allianz Direct, both internally and externally, towards H4, ensuring strategic alignment and financial oversight.
Key responsibilities
• Oversee the project portfolio of Allianz Direct, ensuring effective cost and benefit tracking in alignment with H4 objectives.
• Support the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process by ensuring accurate financial KPI tracking of projects for improved prioritization and decision-making.
• Establish and execute tracking and monitoring of financial KPIs and OKRs at both project and company levels to translate them into strategic objectives.
• Conduct thorough reviews of business cases for each project to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, financial viability, and potential return on investment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools to provide stakeholders with regular updates on portfolio performance and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that optimize resource allocation and project delivery.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with key stakeholders to align project objectives with business strategies and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications/Key skills
• Expertise in Financial KPIs and Business Case Analysis. Proficient in interpreting financial KPIs and developing business cases to drive strategic decisions, optimize project outcomes, and align with organizational financial goals.
• Strong quantitative skills. Skilled in data analysis, financial modeling, and metrics evaluation, ensuring informed decision-making and alignment with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong stakeholder management capabilities across different areas of the organization, including senior management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactively driving initiatives within the area of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial steering of projects, business case analysis, or related areas.
• Proven experience in managing project portfolios within a complex organizational environment, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in English is essential.