Head of AI Transformation

Head of AI Transformation About the job The Head of AI Transformation will assume overarching responsibility for the “AI 4 Business program” within Allianz Technology. AI 4 Business is a top-priority strategic initiative within Allianz Technology with full sponsorship from the Executive Management Team (EMT). This strategic role is accountable for providing the necessary capabilities in AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI to empower Allianz Operating Entities (OEs) to unlock the vast potential of these technologies. The role involves developing a harmonized framework for building, deploying, supervising and tracking value of AI solutions. Moreover, it requires establishing a robust operating model between various teams inside Allianz Technology and the OEs and prioritizing delivery across diverse teams, while representing Allianz Technology’s expertise to the broader Allianz Group. What you do Program Leadership: Lead the AI 4 Business program, driving the adoption and integration of AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI capabilities across Allianz Technology and OEs. Framework & Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive framework to coordinate, harmonize, and govern AI solutions, ensuring alignment with Allianz’s strategic objectives and ethical standards. Operating Model: Establish and maintain a robust operating model that enables seamless collaboration between various teams in Allianz Technology (AzT) and OEs, fostering innovation and operational excellence. Prioritization & Delivery: Oversee and prioritize delivery items for DAP (Data, Analytics & Platforms) teams, ensuring timely and impactful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Build executive trust, align goals and KPIs, and navigate complex organizational structures to secure decisions and drive transformation. Capability Building: Champion AI upskilling and knowledge-sharing initiatives, ensuring teams are equipped with the latest AI skills and tools. Representation & Advocacy: Represent AzT’s AI expertise and achievements to the broader Allianz Group, positioning the organization as a leader in AI-driven transformation. Innovation & Best Practices: Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging AI technologies, ensuring Allianz remains at the forefront of AI innovation and responsible deployment. Risk & Compliance: Ensure all AI initiatives adhere to Allianz’s governance, data privacy, and ethical standards. What you bring Proven experience in AI transformation, digital strategy, or technology leadership roles, ideally within large, complex organizations. Deep expertise in AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI technologies, with a strong understanding of their business applications and risks. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement frameworks, operating models, and governance structures for AI at scale. Strong program and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional and international teams. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills at executive level. Experience in prioritizing and delivering complex technology programs, ideally in a data-driven or regulated environment. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of AI’s impact on business models and value creation. Track record of driving AI upskilling and capability-building initiatives. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus. Preferred Skills Experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries. Familiarity with Allianz’s technology landscape and operating model. Thought leadership in AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI deployment. 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 With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: D&I statement Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome all people, regardless of e.g., gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, philosophy of life, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. After all, our greatest strength as a company is rooted in the diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring. To Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.