Head of Global Data Products

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Responsibilities

• ▹Define and execute the strategic roadmap for shared data products and services, including the adoption of AI/GenAI and Agentic frameworks
• ▹Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise-grade data products (Anti-Fraud, Cat Tools & Analytics, ALEx/MIS, GEOspatial, Global Data Layer, Process Mining), ensuring governance, compliance, security, and performance standards
• ▹Drive innovation by embedding AI, ML, and real-time analytics capabilities into product roadmaps
• ▹Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of data engineers, architects, product managers, and analytics professionals across multiple geographies
• ▹Build and sustain executive-level stakeholder relationships across Allianz Group business units and IT leadership; represent the team in steering committees and industry forums
• ▹Manage the department budget, vendor contracts, and SLA performance
• ▹Secure investment funds for new and evolving data products; manage customer escalations and drive continuous service improvement

Requirements

• ▹Deep expertise in modern data architectures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data integration technologies, and enterprise governance frameworks
• ▹Exceptional leadership and people management skills
• ▹Executive stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to abstract complexity
• ▹Strong business acumen, including budget management, vendor negotiation, and commercial product ownership
• ▹Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and their practical application
• ▹10+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership within large, global organizations
• ▹Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Nice to have

• ▹Interest in machine learning
• ▹Hands-on experience with Agentic Development Lifecycles

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Hybrid work model, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad
• ▹Company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program, discounts
• ▹Career development and digital learning programs, international career mobility
• ▹Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers, parental leave benefits

About the company

Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider, headquartered in Munich, with more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries.