Senior IT Project Manager

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager (m/f/d)

Overview: As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and successful implementation of IT projects. Acting as a bridge between various business units and IT teams, you will ensure that projects are completed within the specified time frame and budget. Your extensive experience in IT and project management allows you to efficiently lead complex projects while maintaining high quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Independently manage IT projects from initiation through planning to successful completion and closure.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure project goals are met.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle and develop measures to mitigate them.
• Budget and Resource Planning: Ensure adherence to project budgets and optimal allocation of resources.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams, promote collaboration, and ensure smooth communication.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuously improve project management processes.
• Reporting: Regularly prepare status reports for management and present project results.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in IT project management, ideally in an international environment.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
• Methodological Competence: In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum) and application of agile and traditional project management approaches.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Highly analytical thinking and the ability to understand complex issues and develop solutions.
• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading project teams and collaborating with international teams.
• Language Skills: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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