Senior Manager-automation

Responsibilities -Lead Automation Strategy and Vision Develop and drive the vision for automation within the IT Infrastructure Data Center team ensuring alignment with the overall company strategy Establish a fitting framework Identify new automation opportunities in collaboration with operational teams with a focus on complex high-impact tasks that are not yet automated Evaluate and implement new automation tools and frameworks to streamline processes across cloud and on-premise environments Team Leadership Collaboration Build and maintain a strong cross-functional virtual team consisting of Subject Matter Experts SPOCs from various operational squads Motivate support and coach SPOCs to foster a culture of continuous improvement and automation excellence Facilitate training and development for operational teams ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to execute automation effectively Automation Lifecycle Management Oversee the end-to-end automation lifecycle ensuring that projects progress as planned are delivered on time and meet defined KPIs Collaborate with product owners and other stakeholders to ensure that automation projects align with business objectives and operational needs Vendor Management Engage with external vendors to identify automation solutions or tools that complement the organization s needs ensuring smooth collaboration and partnership Lead conversations with vendors on product features troubleshooting and optimizations to ensure successful integration and use of their solutions Reporting Stakeholder Communication Prepare and present monthly reports on automation progress highlighting key achievements challenges and next steps Deliver professional presentations to senior management showcasing the value of automation initiatives and aligning progress with overall company goals Qualification Experiencexc2xa7 Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT automation with a proven track record of leading successful automation initiatives within a complex infrastructure environment xc2xa7 Strong experience with cloud automation tools and on-premise solutions preferably in a data center or IT operations context xc2xa7 Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with the ability to drive results through collaboration and motivation xc2xa7 Good understanding of ITIL and Devops framework xc2xa7 Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment CI CD pipelines xc2xa7 Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools e g Docker Kubernetes xc2xa7 Industry certifications related to cloud technologies automation or IT management e g AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer etc xc2xa7 Ability to manage multiple priorities handle escalations and make decisions in high-pressure situations xc2xa7 Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous scenarios xc2xa7 Vendor management Project management experience with the ability to lead small projects and initiatives xc2xa7 Agile mindset and result oriented attitude xc2xa7 Good knowledge of the customer market and competitors xc2xa7 Living the four Allianz People Attributes Customer Market Excellence Collaborative Leadership Entrepreneurship and Trust 73645 IT Tech Engineering Professional Allianz Technology Full-Time Permanent Warning When posting this job advertisment on an external job board the length of the following fields combined must not exceed 3950 characters External Posting Description External Posting Footer Your benefits xc2xb7 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 abroadxc2xb7 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 xc2xb7 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 fosteredxc2xb7 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 teachAbout Allianz TechnologyAllianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group With more than 13 000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry We oversee the full digitalization spectrum - from one of the industry s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers networking and security to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction In short we deliver full-scale end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age D I statementAllianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment We are interested in your strengths and experience We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and or expression sexual orientation race or ethnicity age nationality religion disability or philosophy of life Join us Letxc2xb4s care for tomorrow