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# Chief-Technology-Officer

- **Company:** Allianz SE
- **Location:** Munchen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Architectural Patterns, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Software Engineering, IT Architecture, Generative AI, Information Technology, GPT
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/jobdetail/15719-44466559-925-S

## About the Role

* At least 7-10 years of relevant working experience in IT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy Consulting with a focus on technology, or strategic IT architecture
 * Ms or PhD degree in Computer Science or related technical field
 * Demonstrated experience in a technology strategy or IT strategy role within a large enterprise environment or consulting engagement, with direct influence on senior leadership and governance bodies
 * Deep expertise in at least one technical domain, such as Cloud, Integration Architecture, Application Architecture, Software Engineering, including architecture patterns, current and future market developments, best practices, and reference architectures
 * Familiarity with delivery and IT operations frameworks and practices, including infrastructure-as-code and automation at scale
 * Highly developed written and verbal communication skills targeted at a diverse and senior audience, with an emphasis on the ability to influence effectively without direct authority
 * Ability to quickly learn, understand, and synthesize technologies, methodologies, and solutions, and communicate to both technical and non-technical (including C-suite) audiences
 * Work experience in a highly diverse, international environment, * Experience working in a regulated financial services or insurance environment
 * Background in enterprise-wide technology governance, IT risk, or architecture review board participation
 * Previous experience in insurance or asset management business functions, consulting, digital / tech is a plus
 * Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solution

## Description

* Define and steer Allianz Group's technology strategy across the entire estate - from IT infrastructure to business application technology and bleeding-edge innovation, and shaping Allianz's sovereign technology approach
 * Partner with business and technology subject-matter experts to translate business vision into technological vision, and ensure Allianz builds the capabilities to enable the business
 * Identify and drive strategic technology transformation initiatives with a global scope, working with 60+ business entities and senior stakeholders throughout the company
 * Act as principal strategic Technology and Architecture authority in selected domains; work with solution architecture and delivery teams through strategic alignment, standards, and governance
 * Create heatmaps, roadmaps, and KPIs to prioritize and structure Allianz' global technology transformation
 * Conduct research and analysis, and coordinate case studies and pilots around prospective technologies in order to trial new capabilities as defined in the technology roadmap
 * Prepare and deliver architecture and technology briefings, including presentations, talks and white papers for senior leadership and the Board
 * Work across the company to drive adoption of technical standards, design principles, and architecture methodologies
 * Travel for meetings, technical reviews, and other onsite activities


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