Are you ready to expect the best ?

At Zurich we live insurance in a new way. In order to fulfill our customers' wishes even better, we take new paths, think creatively and work agilely. Our corporate culture gives you more flexibility in every respect – and plenty of freedom to develop to the fullest. Think big – and also internationally! Because your development opportunities know no limits with us. Ready to take control of the future?

This is what awaits you

As Head of CoE Data & AI, you report directly to the COO and drive data-driven change. You lead the Core AI team, which is responsible for the central AI platform, and the Data Enablement & Project team for operational data governance and project control. You are also the product owner of the agile data delivery teams in IT.

More exciting tasks are waiting for you:

In your role, you are the link between departments, governance, top management and the international Zurich Group
You are the professional and technical owner of the AI platform as well as the professional owner of Zurich's central data architecture
You advise senior management on all topics related to AI and data, especially with regard to opportunities and risks
You are responsible for the further development of the agile working methods of the data and AI teams
With your know-how, you will be responsible for prioritizing and monitoring data and AI requirements
You ensure operational excellence in the sense of specified DQ metrics for the specialist departments and control functions of the Zurich Group Germany and the international Zurich Group

This is what you bring with you

Do you have a strong understanding of business management, as well as concrete programming, (big) data or AI knowledge? Then apply now if you also have the following qualifications:

Your CV includes a degree in business informatics, physics, mathematics, computer science or a comparable completed course of study
You have several years of practical experience in brainstorming, designing and implementing initiatives and projects using AI-supported methods and tools
You can convince with very good knowledge of common cloud-based data & AI platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure, Databricks and Informatica Data Catalog; You should also be familiar with common quality metrics for data management and AI
You have already gained experience in leading highly specialized teams (e.g. data scientists, cloud engineers)
Your strengths include the ability to work in a team and work with data analysts in various specialist areas as well as IT teams from all areas
Your convincing and credible appearance with a strong passion for the possibilities around AI and data, as well as presentation-proof English round off your exciting profile

This is what we offer you

Flexible working arrangements to create an optimal way of working between working at work and from home
Numerous training and learning opportunities to stay fit for everyday work and enable individual development
We support you in your career planning, from potential analysis to individual support
A modern, open and transparent work environment that promotes creativity and cross-team collaboration
Whether fitness in a group on site or virtual mindfulness training from home: our diverse health offering supports a healthy work-life balance
Bike leasing, discounted job ticket and other great benefits

Additional Information

ZGD fundamentally supports both flexible and part-time forms of work, depending on the individual job requirements and personal suitability. If you are interested in this position and your personal situation does not quite match the stated workload (full-time or part-time), please contact us (k.schmidt@zurich.com) to discuss the potential opportunities.

Place of work: Cologne
Part-time or full-time: full-time

For data protection reasons, we unfortunately cannot consider applications via email. Kim Schmidt looks forward to receiving your application documents with details of your salary expectations and possible start date via the career portal (“Apply now” button).

Welcome to your future

55,000 colleagues in 215 countries and territories. Together on the path to rethinking insurance every day – and shaping the future for everyone. Welcome to a strong community where you make a difference right from the start. Together we develop further!

Head of Center of Excellence, Data & AI (m/f/d)