IT Contract Manager

at  Allianz Partners

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practitioner of IT delivery in a multi-national company or as an IT Provider in such environment.
• Bachelor or Master degree in Law, Business Studies, IT or Finance, or relevant experience.
• Proven track record of working in a ICT contract management environment.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in different locations/OEs.
• Communication: Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple ways.
• ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Experience in IT Benchmarking.
• Experience in designing, negotiating and managing IT contracts with external parties.

The IT Contract Manager reports to the Senior Vendor Manager working to develop and optimize relationships with our outsourced IT partners to deliver and exceed contract requirements. The role is responsible for managing external IT contracts by creating value through effective collaboration, close alignment with our Lines of Business, and proactive engagement with suppliers.
In close collaboration with procurement, the IT Contract Manager will follow on the respective DORA requirements and their fulfillment.

As an IT Contract Manager, you are in charge of the following responsibilities:

• Drive and influence suppliers to meet and exceed contract requirements, setting high expectations for delivery according to our vendor strategy.
• Set direction and priorities with suppliers to evolve the service delivery, keeping it relevant to business requirements.
• Ensure efficient, collaborative ways of working are in place between Allianz Partners and our strategic partners, minimizing disruptions.
• Ensures the ICT contracts are in line with DORA and other local regulations in close collaboration with local entities.
• Ensure Allianz Partners upholds its contractual obligations to suppliers, such as overseeing timely payments and ensuring contracts are in place ahead of delivery.
• Drive initiatives to ensure maximum value creation from partnerships, leveraging vendor capabilities to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.

• Attends commercial negotiations under the lead of procurement with Partners.Maintain internal relationships with stakeholders within Allianz Partners to understand requirements, synthesize solutions from relevant IT partners, and identify areas for improvement.