Transformation Manager

About the job

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Transformation Manager with minimum 12 years of experience to support the execution and governance of a large-scale Transformation Program operating in a complex multi-vendor environment. The role will work closely with the Program Manager/Director and delivery leadership to establish strong governance, structured reporting, delivery discipline, and executive-level visibility across the program. Key Responsibilities • Program Governance & Control • Support the Program Manager in establishing and managing the Program Management Office (PMO). • Define and maintain program governance frameworks, operating model, and reporting cadence. • Track program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies). • Ensure adherence to program processes across all vendors and workstreams. • Drive standardization of delivery processes and templates across multi-vendor teams. • Steering Committee & Executive Reporting • Create and manage Steering Committee (SteerCo) meeting packs including: • Executive summary • Financial status • Milestone tracking • Risk and issue dashboards • Vendor performance updates • Coordinate inputs from delivery leads and vendor partners. • Ensure quality, consistency, and executive-level messaging. • Track and follow up on action items from SteerCo and governance forums. • Multi-Vendor Coordination • Act as PMO anchor across multiple delivery partners and internal teams. • Monitor vendor performance against agreed KPIs, milestones, and SLAs. • Facilitate cross-vendor dependency management. • Support conflict resolution through structured governance mechanisms. • Delivery Process & Operating Model • Work with delivery leads to: • Establish structured delivery tracking mechanisms. • Define program dashboards and metrics. • Standardize status reporting across workstreams. • Support implementation of best practices in Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall governance models as applicable. • Ensure change management and scope governance processes are followed. • Financial & Commercial Tracking • Support program financial tracking including budget vs actuals. • Assist in vendor invoice validation against milestones. • Track cost impacts of change requests. • Documentation & Compliance • Maintain program repository, documentation standards, and audit trails. • Ensure readiness for audits and executive reviews. • Maintain decision logs and governance documentation. Required Qualifications & Experience • 8+ years of experience in Program Management roles. • Experience supporting large transformation programs (IT / Digital / Platform). • Strong exposure to multi-vendor delivery environments. • Experience preparing executive-level reporting and Steering Committee materials. • Strong understanding of program governance frameworks. • Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Insurance / Financial Services domain. • PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification. • Experience working in global delivery models. Key Competencies • Structured thinking and attention to detail • Executive communication • Strong coordination and follow-up capability • Risk anticipation and proactive governance • Data-driven reporting and analytical mindset • High ownership and accountability Success Measures • High-quality and timely SteerCo reporting • Improved governance discipline across vendors • Clear visibility of risks and milestones • Strong compliance with delivery processes • Reduced escalations due to proactive control.

Requirements

• Program Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills
• Multi-Vendor Coordination
• Project Management

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Program Management

Preferred Technologies

• Program Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills
• Multi-Vendor Coordination
• Project Management

About the company

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. 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. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all.