Agile Delivery Lead

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.    
 
Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.    

Job role

We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the adoption and execution of Agile methodologies within a dynamic AI implementation initiative. This role is pivotal in fostering high-performing, self-organizing cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across the program. The Agile Delivery Manager will champion Agile principles, proactively monitor progress, and remove delivery impediments while providing hands-on coaching and facilitation. Additionally, the role involves assessing team needs, tailoring Agile approaches accordingly, and offering expert Agile consultation to stakeholders and leadership as needed.

What you will do

• Agile Cycle Facilitation: Support the Project Lead in planning, executing, and steering Agile cycles, including key ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives;
• Tool Administration: Manage and maintain Agile collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence to ensure transparency, traceability, and efficient workflow management;
• Executive Communication: Prepare compelling presentations and storytelling materials for senior management, translating delivery insights into strategic narratives;
• Dual Expertise: Bring a strong foundation in Agile methodologies combined with project management skills and conceptual thinking to navigate complex delivery environments;
• Team Enablement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to foster alignment, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement.

What you bring

• Professional Experience: Proven track record in Agile delivery management, ideally within AI or tech-driven initiatives;
• Project Management: Experience in managing complex projects with conceptual and strategic planning;
• Tool Mastery: Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence for Agile workflows;
• Stakeholder Communication: Ability to prepare and present insights to senior leadership;
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field;
• Certifications: Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist, or PMI-ACP preferred;
• Mindset: Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity;
• We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

You have

• Mastery of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)Agile coaching and facilitation;
• End-to-end delivery management;
• Technical & Tool Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence;
• Familiarity with AI project lifecycles or software development;
• Ability to define and track Agile metrics;
• Team facilitation and conflict resolution;
• Impediment identification and removal;
• Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams;
• Executive-level storytelling and presentation skills;
• Clear, tailored communication for diverse audiences;
• Change management and Agile transformation leadership;
• Systems thinking and cross-functional awareness;
• Analytical problem-solving;
• Adaptability in dynamic environments;
• International project and job expertise.

What we offer

We support your well-being

•    Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best 

•    Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.

•    Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group, a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values inclusion, and integrity at its core. We foster an empowering environment that supports employee ambitions and challenges. Committed to fairness, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At Allianz, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

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