Claims Data Science Product Owner
Skills
About the role
Role Description
You will lead one of our Claims Data Science agile squads, driving the delivery of innovative machine learning and data products that transform the customer journey and operational performance. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape data-driven strategy while developing your people leadership and product ownership expertise.
Location is flexible. Please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that you attend a local office 2 consecutive days per month.
Salary Information
Circa £58,000 per year.
This reflects your experience, skills, and location, and forms part of our total rewards package.
About You
Work with business stakeholders to identify, shape, and prioritise machine learning and data product opportunities
Lead an agile squad of data specialists, setting direction, vision, and delivery priorities
Own and maintain product roadmaps and backlogs, ensuring stories are refined and ready for delivery
Drive value delivery by tracking outcomes and articulating realised business benefits
Collaborate with Scrum Masters to embed Agile principles and support a high-performing, self-organising team
Champion the use of reporting, analytics, AI, and ML to enhance claims processes and customer outcomes
Build strong relationships across IT, data, business teams, and global Allianz stakeholders
Promote best practices in data architecture, governance, and product development
Contribute to leadership initiatives that improve team engagement, productivity, and continuous improvement
Essential Skills
Degree in a numerate, scientific, or computing discipline (e.g. Data Science, Maths, Computer Science, Economics)
Proven experience as a Product Owner delivering modern products in an agile environment
Strong leadership capability with experience motivating, developing, and guiding teams
Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business value through data or product initiatives
Confident decision-making with a results-driven mindset
Highly organised with excellent planning and delivery focus
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Desirable Skills
Experience in data value management including governance, quality, and ownership
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Familiarity with Python, PySpark, data lakes, and data warehousing concepts
Understanding of DevOps, automated testing, and release management
Knowledge of insurance principles or claims processes
Experience working in experimental or empirical product environments
Familiarity with Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence
Agile certifications such as PSPO, CSPO, or SPC
Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage and awareness of ethical AI principles
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
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.
Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Aoife Magee
Closing date: 05/08/2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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