HR Projects & Business Management Lead at AVALOQ ASIA PTE LTD

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Strategic Planning, HR Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Business Operations, People Analytics, Organizational Design, Executive Reporting, Governance Frameworks, Budgeting, OKR Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Process Improvement, Employee Experience, Corporate Strategy

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 11 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 This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and execution-focused Projects & Business Management Lead to join us and support the Business Area Head for People & Communications and the broader People & Communications function. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and transformation, ensuring that key initiatives across People, Culture, and Communications are effectively designed, executed, and delivered. You will act as a strategic partner and program leader, translating priorities into structured programs, driving cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring strong governance, reporting, and follow-through. A key focus of the role will be supporting the development of a modern, data-informed, and business-oriented People & Communications function, helping shape how the function operates, delivers value, and partners with the business. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on project execution and enjoys working in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. Program Management Lead and manage strategic initiatives across People, Culture, Communications and Location Management Translate functional strategy into structured programs, roadmaps, and execution plans Coordinate cross-functional projects involving HR, Communications, Leadership, and other business teams Track milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution Building a Modern People & Communications Function Support the design and implementation of a modern, future-oriented People & Communications function working together with the Divisions Help define operating models, governance, and ways of working that enable strong business partnerships and impactful delivery Contribute and/or drive initiatives related to employee experience, data-insight and digital HR, process improvement and Communications Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase impact, and leverage data and technology in decision-making Contribute to strengthening the function’s role as a strategic partner to the business and a people advocate Business Management & Operational Excellence Support the annual planning cycle for the BA, including strategic priorities, OKRs, and budgeting Monitor performance and progress of key initiatives through dashboards and reporting. Ensure operational alignment and prioritization across the People & Communications organization Improve processes, governance, and ways of working within the function Executive Support Prepare high-quality briefing materials, analysis, and presentations for executive leadership Connects within the People & Communications functions as well as with our people across Avaloq to provide insights on trends, people engagement, culture, and communication effectiveness Conduct research and benchmarking on best practices in people and communications strategy and organizational transformation Support the preparation of materials for executive committees and board discussions Change & Transformation Drive the planning and follows implementation of major people and culture initiatives Coordinate change management and communication strategies to ensure successful adoption Monitor impact and progress of transformation programs Governance & Stakeholder Coordination Establish governance frameworks for major initiatives Organize and support leadership forums, steering committees, and project boards Ensure alignment across HR, Communications, and other business functions Track decisions, actions, and accountability across strategic programs Qualifications 15+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, program management, HR, or business operations Experience leading complex cross-functional projects or transformation initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategy into action Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports Highly organized with strong project management capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress in a dynamic environment It would be a real bonus if you have Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or people strategy/HR transformation Familiarity with people analytics, organizational design, digital HR tools, or culture initiatives Experience working with senior executives or leadership teams 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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Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives and program management across People, Culture, and Communications to modernize the HR function. Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership by driving operational excellence, governance, and organizational transformation.