Transformation Strategic Design Senior Manager

Senior Manager, Strategic Design Transformation | Sydney/Melbourne

At Allianz, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us.

We care about our customers, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future of our customers, partners, and the community so we’re ready when they need it most.

We offer our people a workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters like tackling climate change, mental health, and well-being. Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

The primary purpose of this role is to design and sequence the Transformation to be-state which leverages the new strategic technology and Australian OE (AAL) business strategies to achieve the company's Transformation objectives, and then mobilise delivery functions.

You'll be responsible for:

• Establishing all Transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organisation's overarching strategic goals and objectives.
• Ensuring relevant business and IT stakeholders are engaged in design and sequencing activities.
• Shaping of “Release packages” for each release that are transitioned to delivery teams through the Sprint 0 activities.
• Providing strategic and analytical insight to relevant stakeholders on all aspects of the Transformation roadmap.
• Building strong relationships with Business and Technology stakeholders, including senior management, employees, and external partners, to garner support and collaboration, in enabling the transformation pipeline.
• Creating the scope baseline of each release, ensuring alignment back to benefits and cost.
• Developing comprehensive E2E release plans, setting milestones and dependencies, ready for delivery.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks and obstacles that may impact the progress of the Transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring approval of strategic transformational initiatives at all required levels
• Continuously monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Transformation initiatives to  ensure they meet predefined objectives and make necessary adjustments when required.

About you

• Demonstrated experience at a senior level in large transformation projects with a focus on strategy within general insurance is highly essential.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels with expertise in creating pathways forward for transformations.
• Certification or demonstrated competency in application of at least one formal change methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights, and evaluate options for decision-making.
• Strong personal integrity and commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to transition seamlessly between strategy and execution as required.

 What's on offer

• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
• A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
• An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.
• Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
• Insurance products - Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being.
• Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.

About Allianz 

At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

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