AI Transformation Lead

As a Senior AI Transformation Lead for Finance Transformation, you will drive the successful delivery of AI-enabled solutions that modernize finance capabilities across Allianz Technology. Partnering closely with the Program Manager and Project Managers on the “New Horizon 2030” initiative, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to bring AI and data-driven initiatives from concept through to operational delivery - ensuring they are secure, scalable, and compliant. This role combines strong coordination, project management, and communication skills with the ability to guide IT architects and technical teams in delivering transformative AI solutions., * Lead AI transformation projects from ideation through to operational handover, ensuring successful delivery and adoption

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT architects, data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to drive execution
• Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, ensuring milestones are met and value is delivered
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating business objectives into actionable technical requirements
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and steering meetings to align stakeholders on solution approaches and priorities
• Guide teams in delivering AI/ML use cases in Finance (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP for reconciliations) from concept to production
• Oversee proof-of-concepts and pilot initiatives, evaluating results and driving decisions on scaling successful solutions
• Ensure responsible AI, privacy, security, and compliance controls are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Work with enterprise and solution architects to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with governance standards
• Coordinate the adoption of cloud and data platform services, automation tools, and GenAI capabilities

• Extensive experience leading large-scale IT transformation and AI-enabled solution delivery
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or related field
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business teams
• Deep understanding of finance domain processes (GL, AP/AR, FP&A) and ERP/SaaS platforms
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), data architecture, and ML/AI lifecycle practices (MLOps)
• Experience in international and Agile environments
• Basic knowledge of and genuine interest in AI technologies and their practical applications
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum) is a plus

• 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 balancing family and career and help our people return from career breaks with valuable experience. Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs supports you in taking control of your career development.
• Actual work-life balance policies: entry-leave flexibility of 2 hours every day, reduced schedule on Fridays and during summer, 26 holiday days per year, recoverable working hours, as well as a hybrid workplace model.
• Relocation service for international transfers.
• An open and international working environment.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.