Project manager

at  Avaloq

Company 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.
Job Description
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We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Release Upgrade & Regulatory Europe Team. You will join a team responsible for end-to-end Release Upgrade & Regulatory project delivery of our international state-of-the art banking software, aiming for highest client satisfaction and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. This role will offer you a 360° view on our cutting-edge digital products, as you will be managing projects across functions and regions. The role includes working with European based clients, so experience in an equivalent environment is an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrable experience of managing large-scale projects in the financial services and/or software industry with bespoke software development and implementation/integration projects, from inception through to delivery
• A track record of delivery using iterative waterfall and agile methodology (e.g. SCRUM/PMI/KANBAN/PRINCE2)
• Proven leadership and motivational skills and experience in managing global multi-disciplinary teams you will exhibit entrepreneurship and a solution orientated problem-solving attitude
• The ability to build productive client and supplier relationships, including conflict resolution
• Excellent communication skills, including delivering appropriate and effective executive level communication
• Good and demonstrable understanding of Banking technology and architecture including microservices, containerization, APIs and flexibility about work content and location being able to work independently with the client on site when required.

• Take ownership of managing the delivery of projects across the full lifecycle, to required cost, timescale and quality parameters.
• Managing international, cross-functional release upgrade projects , including legal and regulatory projects and 3rd parties upgrade.
• Work with client or senior management to establish and clarify the scope, the objectives and requirements of the project or program.
• Lead, coordinate and supervise the activities of the project/program team and conduct multi-discipline and multi-geography workshops from initiation to closure learnings.
• Perform a customer/business facing role at client locations. (when required)
• Actively support the Avaloq solution consultants in shaping solutions that address client issues and requirements.