Manager-Functional Architect_D1010 at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Architecture, Design Thinking, Story Mapping, Financial Services, Insurance Domain, Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, AWS Cloud Services, System Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Vulnerability Management, Security Protocols, Oracle Applications, Agile Methodologies

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overall Objectives of Job Position Summary This role is responsible for understanding the business requirements and translate them into functional, conceptual and high-level technical designs that can be used to create the detailed technical designs for various projects. Key Responsibilities: Defines, implements and maintains the IT architecture target picture to accelerate Allianz’ future strategy and opportunities. Establishes the IT architecture framework and develops the IT architecture roadmap. Defines IT architecture design methodologies and coordinates between all involved experts. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products and services proposed as standards in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent technologies within Allianz Technology. Operationalizes the IT architecture. Drives alignment of Allianz Technology and OE IT technology landscape with the enterprise architecture target picture, including system retirement. Works in collaboration with the Product Manager & Product Owner for the team to secure effective business resources and engagement in taking forward the mission of the team. Ensures the delivery of new functionality is at the appropriate levels of quality, time and scope. Works with peers and experts for continued personal and team growth and development as well as self-directed ongoing personal development. Works in an agile environment and demonstrate a growth mindset through personal and professional development. Positive attitude paired with a good portion of curiosity and a customer-centric service attitude. Works closely with the Agile team and product owner of other Agile teams as well as with other scrum masters and other project leaders. Performs Code Review to ensure code quality. Key requirements / skills / experience: Bachelor's degree with a min. of 7-9 years of professional experience OPUS application know how is required. An understanding of the Up and Downstream systems connected would be advantageous. These include: AQUA Portal; ACTS; BIH; Dispatcher; EIM; FileNet; Foundry; GSSS; MIS DWH. Experience in Design Thinking, Story Mapping Experience in the Financial Services specifically in the Insurance Domain Cross-cultural and international work experience Good Communication and Documentation skills Personal organization and problem-solving skills Interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, problem solving and conflict management Familiarity with AWS Cloud services and migration processes. Experience with system integration and enterprise architecture Experience with vulnerability management and security protocols. Experience in integrating Oracle applications with upstream and downstream systems to ensure seamless data flow. Certification on IT Architecture (eg. TOGAF), or Allianz Technology IT Architect Qualification Program Ability to cover timezones from Japan (8:30am) through to India (18:00pm), though this is usually not on the same day, [EK1] [JF2] and business level English proficiency required. Future Challenges Work in collaboration with the Product Owner for the team to secure effective business resources and engagement in taking forward the mission of the team. Ensure the delivery of new functionality is at the appropriate levels of quality, time and scope. Work with peers and experts for continued personal and team growth and development as well as self-directed ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

The role involves defining and maintaining the IT architecture to support Allianz's strategy and ensuring the delivery of new functionalities with quality and timeliness. Collaboration with product managers and agile teams is essential for effective resource engagement and team development.