Offer summary

Qualifications:

Fluent in German (C2 / Native) and English., Strong IT technical background with experience in large-scale development environments., Proven experience in business relationship management and client consulting., Advanced knowledge of integration technologies such as APIs, REST, and JSON..

Key responsibilities:

Act as the main technical interface between German clients and internal teams.

Develop and maintain solution strategies, focusing on interface design and integration.

Create architecture and design materials for RFI/RFP responses and other opportunities.

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies in solution development.

Job description

IT Business Relationship Manager, Germany (IT Technical Lead)

Remote working role in the Frankfurt and/or Cologne region

** Fluent German (C2 / Native) speakers **

This role will be suitable for an experienced business relationship manager with a strong IT technical background

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the AVP, Director of Regional IT, this role will be an important contributor into the development of solution strategies for Assurant Germany, defining future solution direction and platforms to deliver our goals, with a primary focus on interface design and integration (API, REST, JSON).

You will have a deep understanding of programming and coding, and extensive experience working in large-scale development environments with hundreds of participants. We ask that you can analyse and resolve issues, ensure seamless collaboration with international development teams, and maintain strong communication. Agile documentation creation will be an important undertaking for the role, using these artefacts to gain clarity and agreement on complex solution flows across our teams and the client

Be the main technical interface between German clients and the Assurant technical and teams
High-quality architecture and design material to support RFI/RFP responses and other opportunities
Shared ownership for creating and maintaining architectural standards in design, documentation and other supporting material
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across Assurant to gather and integrate technology and business solutions into a single view
Manage risks, issues and dependencies in solutions, including identification, mitigation and controls within their department/ span of control
Create design by engaging colleagues and cross functional teams and managing outcomes to meet business and customer requirements.
Constructively challenge scope variation to ensure architecture meets requirements and that quality standards are met
Influence, shape and implement solutions to realise goals
Accountable for the application of systems and controls to follow regulatory responsibilities
Conduct detailed error analysis, troubleshoot issues, and deliver resolutions

You Will Have:

Fluent in German and English language, both written and verbal
Strong Experience in Senior Partner Management and Client Consulting
Advanced knowledge of integration technologies (APIs, REST, JSON)
Comprehensive understanding of complex IT landscapes and integration between internal and external systems.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct thorough error analysis.
Experience with collaborating with international teams and direct client interaction.
Experience working in Mobile and Insurance Companies (preferred)
Strong Architectural Design and Modelling Skills across a Wide Technology Base
Deliver Technology Solutions to Meet Our Goals and Requirements
Delivery of High-Quality, Professional Solutions Documentation
Ability to Work Under Pressure and to Short Deadlines
Limited Ability to Travel, if required, to Develop/Support Projects in European Countries

Benefits & Training

Bonus Scheme
Pension Scheme
Car Allowance
Mobile phone & laptop
Flexible Working
Internal Wellbeing Programme
Learning and Development opportunities
Additional benefits will differ per country

Who are we?

Assurant, Inc. is a global leader in business services for the connected world. Our lifestyle and housing solutions help leading brands grow revenue, manage risk and provide a great experience for their customers. We support, connect and service over 300 million consumers worldwide, helping people get more value from their connected devices, vehicles and homes. Assurant is a proud member of the Fortune 500, with decades of experience in the industries we serve.

Our Values:

Common Sense, Common Decency, Uncommon Thinking and Uncommon Results guide our every action at Assurant. These values inspire our commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen.

At Assurant, diversity helps us inspire creativity in the global marketplace, and we are believers in the strategic value of inclusion and how it improves performance, creates growth opportunities, better aligns us to our clients, and enhances employee engagement.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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