Senior Product Manager - SAP FS-RI (m/f/d)

The Section IT Business Solutions Finance delivers business value through the management of IT products including execution of change projects for all Finance departments of Munich Re's Reinsurance Divisions worldwide.

As the Senior Product Manager you are managing our global SAP FS-RI solution with highly integrated SAP and non-SAP components. You are managing the demand process and steering the external provider who is maintaining our solution. Your responsibility includes the secure, stable, and compliant operation of the system.

This position will be located in Munich.

Your Job

• Management of global IT products in the area of financial applications for Reinsurance Accounting
• Planning and aligning product roadmap with solution architecture and business on the basis of target architecture, including necessary technical and security refactoring
• Responsibility for a stable run of the products, including setup and management of all relevant processes for run, support, incident and monitoring - aligned with the needs of the business. In case of major incidents, escalation and management of solutions.
• Updating all information to run and develop the products including SLA with business
• Conducting and updating compliance procedures and checking that the products are running secure and compliant including all aspects of VAIT (regulatory requirements for IT)
• Constant check of incident volume (incl. root causes) and infrastructure settings to setup necessary improvement measures
• Managing and steering of the external vendors
• Management of product costs and budgets
• Aligning with all other IT services involved
• Management of software licenses needed for the product

Your Profile

• University degree, preferably in Computer engineering / IT or similar qualification
• Several years of experience in IT application development and hence in-depth knowledge of the entire software development and product life cycle
• Track record of successful managing and steering of external providers
• Track record of successful implementations that delivered value to the business
• Deep knowledge of SAP Modules, ideally FS-RI
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing
• Experience in the management of diverging interests of various stakeholders, ability to set priorities in a pragmatic and efficient way
• A high degree of commitment and the willingness and ability to master the various tasks
• Fluent spoken and written English as well as willingness to travel internationally
• Preferably good written and verbal communication in German

Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That's why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds - we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.