Project Portfolio Manager – m/f/x

Responsibilities

• Oversee the VWAZ JV project on behalf of Allianz Direct, ensuring effective cost and benefit tracking in alignment with Allianz Group objectives.
• Establish and track financial KPIs and OKRs at both project and company levels, translating them into actionable strategic objectives.
• Review business cases across all countries for financial viability and return on investment for Allianz Direct, the VWAZ JV and the Allianz Group.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools to provide stakeholders with regular updates on portfolio performance and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that optimize resource allocation and project delivery.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with key stakeholders to align project objectives with business strategies and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Ensure project principles are clearly communicated to all stakeholders and calibrated as the project evolves.
• Ensure adequate control and oversight in the areas of process standardisation and effective use of platform features.
• Own the business case end to end, including an early-warning mechanism for deviations from plan.
• Manage a complex, multi-layer governance with stakeholders across global and local entities of the Allianz, Allianz Direct and VWFS Groups, ensuring effective escalation in line with the governance framework.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial steering of projects, business case analysis, or related areas.
• Proven experience in managing project portfolios within a complex organizational environment, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Experience in integrating AI into portfolio governance and delivery frameworks across project management.
• Proficiency in English is essential; professional proficiency in German is required.