Head of Workplace Services Privacy and Security
23 hours ago
Barcelona
This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About the Job Are you passionate about shaping secure, compliant, and resilient digital workplaces? As Head of WPS Privacy and Security, you will lead the strategic direction and governance of security and data privacy across Allianz's global workplace environment. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, collaborating with IT, HR, Legal, Risk, and business teams to embed security and privacy best practices into everyday operations-ensuring that technology empowers productivity, innovation, and business growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the digital workplace of a leading global organization while driving a culture of security and compliance What you do Develop and execute the WPS-wide security, compliance, and data protection strategy aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements. Serve as the executive owner of workplace digital security policies, standards, and frameworks. Lead initiatives for continuous threat monitoring, detection, and incident response to minimize risk exposure. Oversee workplace technology compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other relevant frameworks, including audits and post-incident reviews. Collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, Risk, and business units to embed a security-conscious culture and promote awareness programs. Serve as the main point of contact for internal governance, regulators, and key stakeholders on workplace security matters. Ensure security and compliance requirements enhance productivity, collaboration, and business growth. What you bring 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in IT security, compliance, and data privacy, including 5+ years in a senior role. Experience implementing security controls across workplace services, endpoints, collaboration platforms, and cloud solutions. Strong working knowledge of GDPR and international security standards and frameworks with proven track record in managing security incidents, risk assessments, and threat intelligence integration. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in complex, matrixed organizations with strong analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills. Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience; relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, ISO 27001) are strongly preferred. Experience with workplace/endpoint security and DORA regulations and previous experience in financial services are a plus. English fluency, additional languages being a strong advantage. Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use. What we offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). 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. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. About Allianz Technology With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: . Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion Allianz 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 strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and 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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. To Recruitment Agencies Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz. 83022 | Ingeniería informática y tecnológica | Profesional / Senior | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Jornada completa | Indefinido