Senior Project Manager

• Allmendstrasse 140, 8041 Zürich, Switzerland


• Employees can work remotely


• Full-time

Company Description

Writing the future. Together. 

Avaloq is a value driven, fast-paced financial technology and services company and we are committed to developing the banking solutions of tomorrow. 

By joining Avaloq, you’ll become a key part of our effort to power the digital transformation of the financial services industry. Our ambition is big and bold – to provide full end-to-end digital solutions by combining our leading efficiency with a flexible, responsible digital user experience. Headquartered in Zurich, Avaloq has over 2,000 employees globally. More information is available at www.avaloq.com  

Job Description

Your team

In order to strengthen the Swiss Project Delivery team, we are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager with strong communication and management skills.

You will join a team of 80+ employees which is responsible to productionize of our international state-of-the art banking software.

Our mission is to orchestrate end-to-end transversal services to successfully deliver projects, aiming for highest client satisfaction and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

Your mission

• Managing projects in a complex technical environment, which serve multiple customers and are developed in multiple international locations


• Identifying dependencies to other projects and coordinating the deliveries with the program management


• Managing and controlling your project, including transparent and meaningful reporting on scope, financials, progress, quality, risks and issues


• Introduction of specific measures to solve project issues and timely escalation to decision-making authorities if needed

Qualifications

What you need

• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or similar


• Profound knowledge of at least one project management methodology


• Proven track record as a project leader in large projects within the financial services industry


• At least 7+ years’ experience in international IT projects


• Experience in leading and managing interdisciplinary teams


• Conflict solving personality with good negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure


• Entrepreneurship and a solution orientated problem-solving attitude


• Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication

You will get extra points for the following  (max. 3 bullet points)

• Knowledge of the banking business and bank-related processes


• Experience in agile development processes (Scrum and /or Kanban)

Additional Information

Now let's talk about perks and compensation

We offer high flexibility in regards to working models (e.g. part time and home office models are possible depending on business requirements). Our base salaries are competitive and if you prove to be a superstar, you might even be entitled to an extraordinary achievement reward. Avaloq aims to share its success with all its employees by paying out “Success Share Units” depending on its performance in a given year.

At Avaloq we embrace diversity, we embrace difference. We are whole-heartedly committed to equal employment opportunities and we foster an inclusive culture where everyone’s' contributions are valued and their voices are listened to. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Please note that our job descriptions are intended to be written in an inclusive and gender neutral language.

Don’t be shy – apply!

Please only apply online, preferably with pdf documents.

Note to Agencies: All unsolicited résumés will be considered direct applicants and no referral fee will be acknowledged.

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