Role Description
Lead the creation and implementation of a market-leading Testing Practice across Allianz Holdings UK within the Transformation division. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape testing strategy, drive innovation, and influence delivery outcomes across strategic programmes and agile squads. This role offers flexibility in terms of location and can be based at one of our offices in Guildford, Bournemouth, or London.
In this role, you will be:
- Leading the design and execution of a unified testing strategy aligned with business goals
- Embedding robust quality assurance, risk management, and governance practices
- Leading, developing, and mentoring a high-performing testing leadership team
- Managing testing budgets, resources, and third-party partnerships
- Driving adoption of automation frameworks and Gen AI technologies
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure testing outcomes meet business needs
- Reporting on KPIs, quality metrics, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Championing continuous improvement and innovation in testing practices
Salary Information
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
Essential Skills
- Leading testing strategy and delivery across large-scale programmes
- Deep understanding of testing methodologies (functional, technical, system, business)
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall delivery models
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
- Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Skilled in risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with Gen AI technologies in testing
- Project management knowledge and certifications
- ISTQB or CSTE certification
- Experience managing offshore and third-party testing teams
- Skilled in reporting, analytics, and documentation of testing outcomes
- Proven ability to introduce new technologies and methodologies in mature organisations
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
[email protected]For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns
Closing date 6/8/25
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.
78731 | Project Management | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent
