IT Demand Manager_554 at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Optimization, Contract Evaluation, IT Management, Vendor Management, Software Licensing, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Asset Reuse, Governance, Compliance, Continuous Improvement, AI Technologies

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Job The Demand Manager optimizes and consolidates demand across service owners. They review contract data to maximize asset utilization and recommend and implement optimization strategies. Strong analytical and communication skills, proven track record in IT and vendor management are essential. Knowledge of IT vendor software licensing models required for software vendor portfolio. What you do Evaluate and identify opportunities for demand optimization and consolidation across various service owners Review existing contract data and consumption reports to identify coverage potentials and enable service owners to leverage existing assets and contracts effectively Work closely with IT Asset Managers to identify opportunities for asset reuse. Recommend demand optimization strategies, Actively drive their realization in collaboration with Procurement, demand owners, asset management and other stakeholders Monitor and report on the outcomes of demand management to ensure continuous improvement Accountable for overseeing governance and compliance processes to ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards What you bring Proven track record in optimizing and consolidating demand across service owners and implementing strategies for asset utilization. Ability to evaluate contract data and consumption reports to identify optimization opportunities and coverage potentials. Experience in IT and vendor management, including software licensing models for software vendor portfolios. Ability to work closely with IT Asset Managers, Procurement, demand owners, and other stakeholders to drive demand optimization strategies and asset reuse. Strong communication skills to effectively monitor, report, and ensure continuous improvement in demand management processes Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use. Accountable for overseeing governance and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and standards. What we offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. 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 centres, 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. Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology. D&I statement Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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. Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow. You. IT. 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.

Responsibilities

The Demand Manager optimizes and consolidates demand across service owners, reviewing contract data to maximize asset utilization. They recommend and implement optimization strategies while monitoring and reporting on outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.