Avaloq
Financial Services
SeniorITProjectManager
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“Senior IT Project Manager at Avaloq. Skills: IT project management, stakeholder management, risk management, budget and resource planning, team leadership, quality assurance, reporting, financial services, regulatory-driven initiatives. Independently manage IT projects from initiation through planning to successful completion and closure. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure project goals are met”
What You'll Achieve.
end-to-end delivery of strategic programs; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; maintaining high standards in execution, governance, and stakeholder management; ensure project goals are met; continuously improve project management processes
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 5-7 years of experience in IT project management, Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification, Extensive experience in IT project/program management within financial services, background in regulatory-driven initiatives (e. g. , compliance, reporting, transformations), Proven track record in managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder delivery environments, Excellent understanding of banking platforms (e. g. , Avaloq or similar core banking systems), knowledge of project governance, risk management, and delivery methodologies (Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall), Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level management, communication, negotiation, and escalation management skills, Full professional fluency in German
Nice to Have
ideally in an international environment
What You'll Do.
Independently manage IT projects from initiation through planning to successful completion and closure
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure project goals are met
Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle and develop measures to mitigate them
Ensure adherence to project budgets and optimal allocation of resources
Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams
promote collaboration
and ensure smooth communication
Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuously improve project management processes
Regularly prepare status reports for management and present project results
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders; Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams; promote collaboration; ensure smooth communication
Communication Scope
communication; negotiation; escalation management
Process & Methodology
IT project management, project initiation, project planning, project completion, project closure, risk management, budget and resource planning, quality assurance, project management processes, project governance, delivery methodologies (Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall)
Full Job Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 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. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead complex, regulatory-driven transformation initiatives within the financial services sector. You will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of strategic programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards in execution, governance, and stakeholder management. * 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
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