What we do

This role is for a Senior Project Specialist within the AP Health Global Operations Transformation & Support function.

As a key member of the Operations Transformation team, Senior Project Specialist will be responsible to direct, organize, lead and control key projects designated to Operations Transformation team. They will also provide support across the team and lead process optimization initiatives, communication and reporting to the Ops Leadership Team and Senior Stakeholders.

What you will do

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop project strategies and plans, including business case assessment, communication, leadership alignment, and organizational transition.
• Creates and maintains project plans and timelines, including determining tasks and due dates with milestones in alignment with involved stakeholders; collect data to produce status reports
• Prepare business case proposals and implementation plan documents
• Develop strong relationships with the key stakeholders, ensure they are kept updated at each project implementation stage; provide regular updates and reporting to senior management
• Attend client/stakeholder meetings (as directed) to determine project requirements; effectively communicate relevant project information and updates
• Prepare communication and presentation material for senior management
• Lead and support on process optimization projects and represent Operations Transformation team on projects as a Subject Matter Expert if required.
• Lead and manage relevant materials submission, review and provide support on business cases, manage and coordinate the prioritization of small change requests and communicate out updates to senior stakeholders.
• Drive and support implementation strategy, ensure alignment across all workstreams and Operations initiatives.
• Creates and maintains project documentation including design documents, process flows and reports to project sponsors.
• Support Global Transformation Manager on presentation content for senior management, townhalls and reports.
• Take part in projects when required, review documentation where applicable, research information relating to your area and provide feedback.
• Develop self and maintain knowledge in relevant fields at all times.
• Proactively participate and contribute to department strategies.
• Ad hoc project work as and when required.

What you will bring

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Project Specialist, Senior Technical Specialist or Technical Specialist role
• Project Management qualification and/or experience in leading and managing projects and initiatives
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a customer focused environment
• Results driven and solution oriented, ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with focus on high quality outputs
• Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders at a senior level
• Demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical skills and aptitude
• Strong computer skills are essential (high level skill with Microsoft Office products to include: PowerPoint/Excel/Word, as well as Outlook)
• Works effectively on own initiative
• Maintains a positive attitude in the face of adversity and competing priorities, ability to work well under pressure
• A good understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies will be considered a plus

As an equal opportunity employer, Allianz Partners recognizes that our strength lies in our people and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity. So if you would like to be part of a global company that offers international career opportunities, kick-start your career and dare to join us!

67491 | Underwriting | Professional | PG10 | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

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