Senior Project Manager Vendor Oversight (f/m/d)

As a Project Manager in Vendor Oversight (f/m/d), you are responsible for implementing projects and changes related to the Third-Party Risk Management Framework in a global scope. You are part of the Third-Party Risk Management team, which is responsible for overseeing and ensuring regulatory compliance of third-party engagements.

The role comprises approximately 60% CHANGE and 40% RUN tasks, for which you have full responsibility and ownership. This position will be based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Own and manage TPRM projects and ensure a smooth transition into BAU
• TPRM projects comprise various types, e.g., implementation of the TPRM framework in Asia‑Pacific and the U.S.; IT landscape development (e.g., implementation of new workflows and repositories), including service provider selection; continuous workflow optimization; and integration of subject matter experts
• Ensure BAU coordination of Third-Party Oversight activities with Business Owners and second‑line functions such as Data Privacy, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Information Security, IT Compliance, Business Resilience, and Vendor Management for all third‑party engagements
• Conduct Business Owner classification calls (pre‑screening calls) and classify cases according to the defined regulatory decision tree
• Ensure compliance with and execution of all TPRM lifecycle steps in line with the TPRM policy
• Notify supervisory authorities of new outsourcing arrangements and update ICT services in the ICT register
• Provide reporting to Allianz Group entities as well as senior management
• Escalate non‑compliant cases to the relevant stakeholders, including Business Owners and third parties

What you bring

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Business Management, or a related field of study is required
• Knowledge of project management and business analysis, along with proven project‑related work experience
• Demonstrated change‑oriented mindset, including strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Knowledge of national and international regulatory requirements in the financial services industry; familiarity with KaMaRisk and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an advantage
• Experience in project management, vendor management, contract management, outsourcing management, or related roles is considered a plus
• A strong team player mentality
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive and client‑centric approach, combining diplomacy with assertiveness
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken is required; additional languages are highly beneficial, and German is considered a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft CoPilot is a plus

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self‑guided learning & development
• … and so much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.