Head of Global Data Products (m/f/d)_ 2860

About the Job

As Head of Global Data Products at Allianz Technology, you will own the strategic roadmap and end-to-end delivery of Allianz's shared data products and services — spanning Group Anti-Fraud, Cat Analytics, GEOspatial Information Systems and the Global Data Layer.

Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytical Platforms, you will lead a global, cross-functional team and serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders across Allianz Group on all data and analytics topics.

What you do

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for shared data products and services, aligned to Allianz Group's business and IT strategy, including the adoption of AI/GenAI and Agentic frameworks
• Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise-grade data products (Anti-Fraud, Cat Tools & Analytics, ALEx/MIS, GEOspatial, Global Data Layer, Process Mining), ensuring governance, compliance, security, and performance standards
• Drive innovation by embedding AI, ML, and real-time analytics capabilities into product roadmaps, transforming shared services to be future-ready
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of data engineers, architects, product managers, and analytics professionals across multiple geographies
• Build and sustain executive-level stakeholder relationships across Allianz Group business units and IT leadership; represent the team in steering committees and industry forums
• Manage the department budget, vendor contracts, and SLA performance — ensuring commercial sustainability, cost efficiency, and consistent service quality
• Secure OE commitments and investment funds for new and evolving data products; manage customer escalations and drive continuous service improvement

What you bring

• Deep expertise in modern data architectures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data integration technologies, and enterprise governance frameworks
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills — proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing global teams
• Executive stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to abstract complexity and drive senior-level decisions
• Strong business acumen, including budget management, vendor negotiation, and commercial product ownership
• Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and their practical application; hands-on experience with Agentic Development Lifecycles is a strong plus
• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership within large, global organizations, with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale platforms and solutions
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• We welcome candidates with an interest in machine learning.

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.