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Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Remote (Barcelona)
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- Senior level
- Education
- University degree





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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Extensive experience in data management, data architecture, or data governance in a complex, global enterprise environment.
- Proven ability to define and execute data strategy and architecture at scale, with strong stakeholder engagement at c- level.
- Deep expertise in data governance frameworks, master data management, and enterprise data platforms.
- Familiarity with AI and data technology trends and their practical application in enterprise environments.
- Significant leadership experience managing cross-functional, international teams.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Data Analysis is a strong advantage.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- 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.
The role
About the Job
The Global Head of Data Foundations at Allianz Technology leads execution of the global Data Management Strategy within the Chief Data Office.
This role defines and validates the target data architecture and global tooling environment, delivers measurable improvements in Data and Architecture Maturity, and promotes critical awareness of Data Management best practices to support a robust global data governance framework.
What you'll do
- Own and lead the delivery of data foundations and management assets for Allianz Technology's global Data Strategy, ensuring alignment with Executive Management, business leaders, and process/product owners.
- Drive Data Governance and Management standards and best practices within the Global COO Function, in line with Allianz Technology's Data Governance framework and the Chief Data Office community of Allianz Group.
- Define the Global Target Data Architecture, ensuring alignment between the Data Strategy and Business Strategy.
- Own and lead delivery of global strategic programs, including self-service analytics across Allianz Technology and enterprise data models; develop scalable data solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as IFIS and CFO, etc.
- Define and deliver strategic roadmaps for data products to facilitate data exchange within Allianz Technology, addressing common challenges.
- Implement strategic monitoring and executive reporting, including definition and implementation of KPIs to measure effectiveness of the global data foundations landscape, with a focus on standardization, automation, operational efficiency, speed of delivery, and overall data quality.
- Lead and develop a team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned to Allianz Technology's strategic priorities.
How you'll work
109036 | Operations | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent
To Recruitment Agencies
Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Recruiters usually contact you within two weeks of applying.
- Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
- Recruiter contact within two weeks of applying.
About Allianz
Allianz is a global financial services giant and one of the world's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance and asset management products to individuals and businesses. With over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries, Allianz is a category-defining leader in the insurance industry, known for its strong brand and financial stability.
In Spain, Allianz operates through several entities, including Allianz Seguros, Allianz Direct, and a joint venture with BBVA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a major employer in the Spanish insurance market, offering roles in areas such as underwriting, claims, IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. For international professionals, Allianz Spain provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring English or German, and offers competitive benefits and career development programs.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Founded
- 1890
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Allianz Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant IT and digital hub in Barcelona.
- Many roles in Spain require German or English, making it accessible for international professionals.
- Allianz is known for its strong focus on digital transformation, with many opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- The company offers competitive relocation support and international career mobility within the Allianz group.
- Allianz has a joint venture with BBVA in Spain, creating a unique bancassurance environment.
In their own words
About the company & team
With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform and innovate the infrastructure, applications and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.
We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.
In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.
Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.
Additional information
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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