About the Job 

The Head of Application Management is a key role in our IT organization, overseeing the development, maintenance, and optimization of software applications of the customers (OEs) across the CEE region. This position requires a strategic vision for technology applications in a multinational environment, along with the ability to implement and manage these applications effectively across the countries (Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic).

What you do

1. Leadership and Team Management:
   • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing application management team across the CEE region.
   • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the teams as well as an agile mindset and organization.
   • Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
2. Application Strategy and Development:
   • Develop a comprehensive application strategy with the involvement of the customers that incorporates emerging technologies and industry trends.
   • Oversee the entire application lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
   • Ensure the scalability and security of applications to meet evolving customers’ business needs.
3. Application Maintenance and Optimization:
   • Regularly assess application performance and implement enhancements for better efficiency.
   • Establish a robust process for application issue resolution and downtime minimization.
   • Drive the adoption of automation in application management processes.
4. Project Management:
   • Plan and execute large-scale application development and integration projects.
   • Ensure project milestones are met and align with customer goals.
   • Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project pitfalls.
5. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
   • Build strong relationships with the customers (OEs), AZTEC internal stakeholders and external vendors.
   • Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to translate complex IT concepts.
   • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure favorable terms.
6. Budget and Resource Management:
   • Develop and manage the budget for application development, maintenance, and procurement.
   • Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
   • Monitor and report on expenditure, ensuring transparency and accountability.
7. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
   • Ensure all applications comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
   • Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in application delivery.
   • Stay abreast of compliance changes and adjust application management practices accordingly.
8. Innovation and Research:
   • Encourage and oversee research into new technologies and methodologies.
   • Implement innovative solutions to enhance application functionality and user experience.
   • Stay informed about industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of technology.
9. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Work closely with other teams, such as infrastructure and security, to ensure a cohesive technology strategy.
   • Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and ensure IT alignment.
   • Promote a culture of cross-functional cooperation and shared objectives.
10. Training and Development:
    • Develop training programs for team members on new technologies and best practices.
    • Encourage continuous professional development and certification of team members.
    • Identify skill gaps and implement strategies to address them.

What you bring

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in application management, including significant leadership roles.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of application development and maintenance, including understanding of software development life cycle, project management methodologies, and agile frameworks.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English; knowledge of regional languages (Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, or German) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment, and strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel within the CEE region as required.

 What we offer

• 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.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

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