Senior Project manager

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Avaloq Full time

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

As senior project manager you will be part of our project delivery team that is dedicated to managing IT implementation projects for new and existing clients in United Kingdom. Our team includes colleagues from all project-critical roles with knowledge focus in the banking sector and software technology. As a senior project manager, you will lead major projects end-2-end and represent the project for both internal stakeholder and the clients. With your experience and ideas, you will contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the company.

Your Mission
  • Management of the client implementation project lifecycle (pre-sales support, planning, analysis & design, implementation, test, delivery and post-delivery)
  • Monitoring and controlling of project indicators to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with defined budget and quality standards
  • Regular reporting of status to steering committee and stakeholders
  • Strong alignment with client’s project manager in coordination of activities to ensure management of expectations and readiness
  • Support to the senior management in setting up new projects and business initiatives
Qualifications

What you need

  • Evidencable proven track record ofprofessional experience in project leadership
  • Practical experience in supplier management with excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities
  • Proactive attitude with the ability to move forward in a complex matrix organization
  • Proven experience in the financial services industry with excellent business understanding and high affinity for digital products, software and services


You will get extra points for the following

  • Background in Avaloq software suite (especially core banking) is a big plus
  • Experience in Management of large system integration projects
  • PMP or PRINCE2 Certification and Avaloq knowledge are considered as a strong plus
  • University degree in banking or/and IT related subjects
Additional Information

This role will include occasional European travel

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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