Project Manager

Job title: Project/Program Manager

Location: Bioggio, Switzerland

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage Avaloq Release and Upgrade projects for multiple clients, focusing primarily on annual software updates for banking solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of these projects, ensuring that the software updates are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In addition to managing the core upgrade projects, you will collaborate with other Project Managers overseeing "on top" initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing projects within the banking industry and will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. You will be expected to manage stakeholder relationships, provide detailed progress reports, and ensure seamless communication between teams to guarantee that all project milestones are met.

Your Key Tasks:

Project Manager for release upgrade for SB1/ GPB/ IHAG ASM Releases and FAB UAE and for Cloud and 3rd parties

Manage the annual release and upgrade projects for banking software, ensuring that each upgrade is successfully delivered across multiple clients and within the defined timelines.

Manage Cross-Functional Teams: Manage technical teams, developers, and other functional departments to ensure that project goals are clearly understood and met, and that technical issues are addressed effectively.

Ensure Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of upgrade projects, ensuring that they are executed on schedule, within scope, and adhering to budget and quality standards.

Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Project Planning and Reporting: Develop detailed project plans within the given framework, track milestones, and provide regular status updates to the client project managers.

Support cross-project initiatives: Work closely with other Project Managers to ensure smooth integration and synchronization between multiple projects running in parallel.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, managing medium to large-scale projects, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.

Proven track record of delivering successful projects, managing software upgrades or similar technical initiatives.

Experience in coordinating cross-functional and multi-geography teams, particularly in environments with multiple, parallel projects.

Persistent, assertive, and resilient, able to navigate challenges and maintain focus on project goals.

Execution, and successful delivery of Release Upgrade, cloud and 3rd parties

Additional information

It would be beneficial if you have:

Avaloq certification / Avaloq experience

PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.

In-depth knowledge of the banking business and bank-related processes, particularly in the context of software solutions and upgrades.