Job description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale core banking and transformation implementations, specifically leveraging the Avaloq Banking System. You will oversee the complete project lifecycle—from initiation and strategy to execution, go-live, and closure. You will manage cross-functional business and technical workstreams, drive project governance, manage financial health, and align stakeholders up to the C-suite and Steering Committee level.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Management: Independently manage Avaloq core banking implementation and transformation projects from initiation and planning to execution, delivery, and post-project review.
- Project Strategy & Governance: Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks, clear milestones, and quality standards.
- Stakeholder & Executive Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external clients, regional stakeholders, and Steering Committees.
- Financial & Resource Oversight: Manage project budgets, track Estimate To Complete (ETC), monitor resource allocation, and support commercial offers in collaboration with Solution Architects and Key Account Managers.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify project risks and blockers early, create mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution across all workstreams.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary, multicultural, and technical delivery teams, bridging the gap between product vision and day-to-day execution.
- Consulting & Best Practices: Guide and coach client project teams to leverage standard business processes reflected in Avaloq’s reference banking models.
- Reporting: Deliver regular, transparent status updates, KPIs, and executive reporting to top management and C-suite stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience:
- Proven track record as an overall Project Leader/Manager handling large-scale, complex core banking or standard software implementation projects (Avaloq experience strongly preferred).
- Deep understanding of banking operations, front-to-back wealth management, and core banking processes.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Business Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications:
- Recognized Project Management certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Agile methodologies familiarity preferred.
- Note: Avaloq Business Review / Specialist (ABR/S) certification is not required for this role.
- Technical & Tool Proficiency:
- Experienced with MS Project for detailed timeline and resource planning.
- Proficient in Jira and Confluence for Agile/hybrid workflow tracking.
- Competent in SharePoint and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English.
- High resilience, assertiveness, and capability to navigate high-stakes executive conversations.