IT Technical Manager

Position overviewThe Director of Ops Modernization Delivery is a newly created role responsible for the end-to-end delivery accountability of the enterprise Operations Modernization portfolio. This is a dedicated, domain-owning Director who ensures execution velocity, delivery governance, and clear DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) accountability across all initiatives in the ops modernization roadmap.Unlike a traditional program manager, this role operates as an engineering-adjacent delivery leader and deeply embedded in the technical teams, removing blockers at pace, and ensuring the single prioritized backlog is executed with rigor and focus. This role reports directly to the Head of Digital & Ops Modernization and partners closely with the Senior Director of Web Modernization, the Integration & Platform, and Architecture domain leads.What you doOps Modernization portfolio deliveryOwn end-to-end delivery accountability for the multi-year Operations Modernization Roadmap, ensuring initiatives are sequenced, resourced, and executed on planServe as the single DRI for ops modernization delivery outcomes; velocity, quality, and governanceDrive execution across cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and third-party vendors, removing blockers and escalating risks before they impact deliveryEstablish and maintain a prioritized delivery backlog aligned to corporate goals, financial product launches, and operational efficiency targetsLead critical delivery discussions across organizational lines, resolving impediments and aligning competing priorities Delivery governance & standardsEstablish and enforce delivery standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across all ops modernization initiativesImplement and maintain delivery metrics, including DORA metrics, cycle time, and business KPIs as active feedback loops, not just reporting artifactsConduct regular delivery reviews with leadership, translating metrics into clear narratives on what is working, what is not, and what actions are being takenEnsure initiatives follow defined standards for architecture review, testing, and release managementGovern internal engineering efforts including DevTools, Rules Engine, and automation tooling ensuring each has a clear DRI, backlog, and delivery cadence Technology modernization executionLead delivery of legacy system decommissioning initiatives, sequencing migration work to minimize business disruptionPartner with Integration & Platform teams to drive AWS cloud-native adoption and infrastructure uplift on scheduleOversee UiPath and document automation delivery ensuring throughput, reliability, and exception handling meet operational SLAsCoordinate with enterprise architects and the Architecture domain to ensure modernization work is coherent with the broader technology strategy Stakeholder & organizational alignmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with senior business and technology leaders to align delivery priorities with corporate strategyCommunicate program status, risks, and escalations clearly and proactively to the Head of Digital & Ops Modernization and executive stakeholdersAct as a change agent facilitating adoption of new delivery models, including the full-stack engineering model under the SDM Lighthouse initiativePartner with the Head of HR and talent leaders on engineering team structure, role leveling, and staffing for the ops modernization portfolio People & cultureFoster a high-accountability, engineering-culture-first delivery environment where teams move with speed and qualityIdentify, coach, and develop delivery leadership talent within the teamPartner with engineering managers to ensure team health, engagement, and professional development What you bringRequired11+ years of experience leading and directing large-scale IT solution delivery and transformation programsDemonstrated track record of owning a delivery portfolio with full accountability for timelines, quality, and outcomes, not just reporting on themDeep experience with agile delivery at scale; SAFe, LeSS, or equivalent; can operate at both the program and team levelProven ability to drive execution in a matrixed organization, influencing without direct authority and aligning cross-functional teamsExperience with legacy modernization, cloud migration (AWS preferred), and decommissioning programsFluency in delivery metrics; DORA metrics, cycle time, lead time, deployment frequency, and MTTR - and how to use them to improve team performanceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related disciplinePreferredExperience in insurance or financial services, including familiarity with annuity products (FIA, RILA, Life)Hands-on experience with process automation platforms (UiPath or equivalent IDP tools)Familiarity with SFDC CRM delivery and third-party integration programsExperience operating as a delivery lead alongside full-stack engineering teams transitioning from siloed discipline modelsPMP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent certification Location: Hybrid - 3 days/week Minneapolis, MN What we offerWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote workingWe believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes health insurance, company bonus scheme, 401(K) with company match, company paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, an employee shares program and employee discounts 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.The annualized base pay range for this role is $170,000 - 220,000. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, and the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the ATA total compensation package. As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, ATA also offers eligibility for an incentive-based annual bonus.About 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 12,000 employees located in 51 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industryWe 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 ageAllianz 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 diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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 ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientationJoin us. Let's care for tomorrow.