Chapter Lead Policy Administration Systems

Job Title: Chapter Lead Policy Administration Systems Company: Allianz Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: CHAPTER LEAD, POLICY ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS – ALLIANZ TECHNOLOGY \- SYDNEY About the role As the Chapter Lead, Software Engineering \- Policy Administration Systems, you will lead and develop a team of software engineering professionals supporting Allianz's policy administration platforms. This senior people leadership role focuses on building a high\-performing agile team, managing internal and outsourced delivery partners, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology outcomes across critical insurance systems. You will play a key role in stakeholder and vendor management while guiding teams through change and driving operational excellence. * Lead, coach and develop a team of software engineering professionals, fostering a high\-performing and engaged culture. * Provide line management and people leadership across a team of permanent employees and contractors within an agile delivery environment. * Oversee the delivery and ongoing support of critical Policy Administration Systems, ensuring stability and continuous improvement. * Manage and strengthen relationships with outsourced service providers and technology vendors, ensuring effective service delivery and governance. * Partner with business and technology stakeholders to prioritise work, allocate resources and achieve strategic objectives. * Lead teams through organisational change, driving engagement, resilience and adoption of evolving delivery models. * Champion agile ways of working and promote a collaborative engineering culture across onshore and offshore teams operating across multiple locations and time zones. * Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role, with responsibility for line management, capability uplift and leading teams within an Agile delivery model. * Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to build engagement, develop talent and lead teams through periods of change and transformation. * Experience leading technology teams supporting large\-scale Policy Administration Systems (PAS), ideally within general insurance or financial services environments. * Sound understanding of enterprise technology platforms and legacy applications, including exposure to mainframe environments such as AS400, RPG, PL/1 or similar business\-critical systems. * Demonstrated success managing outsourced service providers, technology vendors and contractual partnerships, with an understanding of offshore delivery models and governance requirements. * Experience working with distributed teams across multiple geographies and time zones, with the ability to foster collaboration across onshore, offshore and contractor workforces. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams and drive outcomes in a complex enterprise environment. * Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open\-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day! * Work\-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible. * Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources. * Financial and Well\-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program\- own a piece of your employer! * For more details about our benefits, visit theAllianz Careers site. Adjustments and support If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out tocareers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation. Work Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Availability: Full time

Benefits and perks Key Skills: Data Science Salary: Not disclosed