Senior Program Manager
Allianz · Bogota ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 3+ years
Allianz · Bogota ·
About the Job
Allianz Technology is the global provider of IT services for the Allianz Group. We deliver innovative and
high-quality technology solutions that enable Allianz to achieve its strategic goals and provide outstanding
service to customers worldwide.
Allianz Technology SE – Colombian Branch delivers IT services to Allianz Seguros S.A. and Allianz Seguros de
Vida S.A. in Colombia, with the potential to expand its services to other Allianz Group entities.
Allianz Technology SE – Colombian Branch is seeking a Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for
leading and managing strategic technology programs at a local and/or regional level. The role ensures strong
alignment with Allianz Technology’s global priorities while addressing the specific needs of the Colombian
branch.
This position requires advanced experience in technology program management, leadership of
cross-functional teams, and close collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders. The Senior
Program Manager will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives within a dynamic
environment and delivering technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business value.
Responsibilities
1. Technology Program Management
• Design, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with Allianz Technology’s strategic
objectives, ensuring effective integration across technology initiatives.
• Oversee the delivery of technology solutions, ensuring they are completed within defined scope,
timelines, and budget.
2. Leadership and Technology Team Management
• Lead cross-functional and multicultural teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and talent
development.
3. Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including IT teams,
business units, and technology vendors.
4. Digital and Technology Transformation
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of emerging technologies such
as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, cloud, and big data.
• Ensure that technology programs drive innovation and contribute to continuous process
improvement
5. Technology Change Management
• Lead the adoption of new technology solutions and proactively manage resistance to change.
• Ensure program alignment with Allianz Technology’s business and technology priorities, including IT
governance, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
6. Financial, Resource and Vendor Management
• Manage program budgets and optimize the allocation of technology resources.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks related to technology programs.
• Manage contracts with third parties, IT suppliers, service providers, and internal customers.
• Oversee the relationship with service providers and ensure the contractual framework is aligned
with central processes and tools.
• Manage tools and documentation to track contract change processes, ensuring traceability,
auditability, and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Support the Business Owner in monitoring the vendor relationship and evaluating service provider
performance.
Requirements
Technical Skills
• Program and Portfolio Management (PMI or other recognized frameworks).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT environments and architectures.
• Experience working with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Program financial management.
• Vendor and contract management
Leadership Skills
• Clear and structured executive communication.
• Decision-making capability in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills without formal authority.
• Proven experience managing multicultural and remote teams.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on business value.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business
Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degree or specialization in project management, technology, or related areas is
preferred.
• Advanced level of English (mandatory).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project and program management, preferably within local and
regional environments.
• Proven experience leading global or regional programs with multiple stakeholders in a technology
driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing innovative technology solutions and managing digital
transformation initiatives.
• Previous experience in insurance, banking, or financial services is highly desirable.
Certifications (Valued)
• PMP / PgMP certifications.
• Agile / Scrum certifications, preferably at scale.
• Technical certifications (such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or DevOps-related certifications) are a
strong plus.
Key Competencies
What we offer
Salary benchmark for the position: $13.000.000-$15.000.000 COP (depending on the profile of the candidate)
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.
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Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.
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.