Senior Project manager

Description

At Allianz Benelux, we are driving an ambitious transformation agenda to strengthen our business and deliver added value for our customers and stakeholders. To support this journey, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Transformation Office from our Brussels or Rotterdam office.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium-to-large projects across different business domains. You will work with cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives. Beyond managing process, you are expected to take full ownership of project content, form fact-based opinions, and confidently defend them in front of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 5-10 years of experience in a consulting firm or project environment who is ready to combine outcome-driven delivery with strong business insight, develop sharp executive communication skills, and grow into a leadership role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget, while maximizing business value and benefit realization.
• Translate business needs into clear project objectives, deliverables, and recommendations, taking ownership of both content and process.
• Formulate strong, fact-based positions and defend them with confidence while staying open to constructive challenge.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including external providers, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and compelling project updates and decision presentations to stakeholders, up to senior management.
• Apply the appropriate project methodology (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) depending on project context.
• Promote knowledge sharing, coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Your profile

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within a top-tier consulting firm or a project-driven corporate environment. Experience in the insurance sector is a plus but not mandatory.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, budget monitoring, benefit realization, and reporting.
• Proven experience with waterfall methodologies; agile exposure is a plus.
• Ability to take content ownership, challenge assumptions, and defend positions with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication skills: capable of distilling complex topics into compelling stories that enable decision-making.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Team player with leadership potential, eager to coach and develop others.
• Open to working from Brussels or Rotterdam.
• Fluent in English and at least one local language (Dutch or French).
• At Allianz, we are always open to people who are enthusiastic about AI.

What we offer

We offer a challenging full-time position in an international environment. You will join a dynamic workplace within Allianz and become part of an experienced and enthusiastic team that values collaboration and innovation. We provide excellent development opportunities and an attractive compensation package complemented by a range of benefits. Our flexible work model encourages remote working, with an average of 60% of your time spent working from home.

Please note that we are looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in transformational projects and not only an IT Project Manager.