Senior Product Owner

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced (Senior) Claims Specialist and Product Owner to join our team at Allianz Technology, India. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between strategic initiatives and operational execution the insurance market. You will collaborate with a diverse team of Claims Specialists, Product Owners, Product Managers, and Business Analysts from the BMP product area to drive innovation and excellence in claims management and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Ownership: Take full ownership of the Product Claims feature team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market needs specific to the Indian insurance sector.

Ensuring that the development team has a clear and prioritized list of work items that align with business objectives and deliver value to customers with quality epics and user stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria's.

Strategic Initiatives: Work under the guidance of senior colleagues to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives tailored to the Indian insurance landscape.

Product Vision and Advocacy: Build consensus for product vision both internally and externally, acting as the ambassador for your BMP product area within the context of the Indian market.

System Integration: Guide the team in implementing requirements that connect various core systems like OPUS, BMP, and other third-party systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Project Management: Communicate project objectives, plan timelines, and allocate resources effectively to meet the unique demands of the insurance market.

Operational Excellence: Contribute to operational processes against agreed standards and timelines, supporting continuous improvement through innovation and excellence in claims management.

Backlog Management: Manage the backlog by planning work and overseeing committed epics, ensuring they align with market needs and business objectives.

End-to-End Process Understanding: Understand requirements in the context of end-to-end processes, ensuring they are tailored to the specific dynamics the insurance market.

Collaborative Action: Support management colleagues when interdependencies demand collaborative action and teamwork, fostering a culture of cooperation and shared success

What You'll Bring to the Role:

Insurance Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Indian insurance market, including regulatory environment, customer behavior, and industry trends.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Project Management: Experience in managing projects, with a focus on timelines, resource allocation, and strategic alignment.

Innovation and Improvement: A proactive approach to continuous improvement, with a focus on innovation and excellence in claims management.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of claims management and product development within the Indian insurance market, leveraging Allianz's global expertise and resources. If you are passionate about driving change and making an impact, we invite you to apply.

Your benefits

· 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 abroa

· 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 fostere

· 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

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 11,000 employees located in 20 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.

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Allianz 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. 

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