Project Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant

As a Project Manager, you will lead complex client implementation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver Avaloq's BPaaS and SaaS solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Your key tasks

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of change-the-bank projects for Avaloq's major global banking clients. This includes working with the relevant Avaloq units (Solution Architects/Consultants, Infrastructure, Support Services, Regional Banking Operations, customer representatives, etc.) and partner resources, where applicable, to define project objectives and execute the agreed project plan.
• Prepare project budgets and commercial offers in close cooperation with Avaloq Solution Architects/Consultants and Key Account Managers for submission to and negotiation with prospective and existing customers.
• Achieve the defined project objectives, including scope, quality, timelines, budget, reporting, project staffing (internal Avaloq and external partners), and post-project reviews.
• Consult and coach customer project managers and teams to leverage best practices and business processes reflected in Avaloq's Banking Reference.
• Lead projects concurrently while supporting pre-sales activities and proposals for prospective clients.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet the required quality standards.

• Proven track record as the overall project leader for large-scale projects, preferably involving the implementation of standard software solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Business Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Project Management certification from a recognized accrediting body
• Knowledge of the banking industry and bank-related processes
• Strong negotiation skills with proven experience engaging stakeholders up to Steering Committee level
• Leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Persistent, assertive, and resilient, with the ability to maintain an overview and set priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Experience in international change-the-bank platform projects
• PMP certification

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.

• Annual bonus or sales reward

At Avaloq we work hard to remain an industry leading provider and we love to reward our colleagues with a share of that success with an annual bonus, you will even remain eligible for annual bonus while you do the hardest job of your life - taking care of your children during parental leave.

• Flexible working

We understand that fitting your life around your job can be challenging which is why in most roles we offer flexible working to allow you to thrive both in and out of work.

• Kudos instant recognition scheme

We love to see people thriving in their roles and we have an instant recognition scheme at Avaloq to help managers reward the great work our colleagues deliver with a gift to say thanks.

• Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning

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