Established in 1927 and headquartered in Switzerland, SICPA is best known for safeguarding the majority of the world's banknotes. With operations across five continents, today our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.
Senior IS Project Manager
SENIOR IS PROJECT MANAGER
MISSION
As a Senior IS Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex IT programmes and projects across the organization. You will oversee the full project lifecycle - from initiation to closure - ensuring alignment with business strategy, organizational commitments, and operational objectives.
In this role, you will drive the successful implementation of solutions while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across the organization.
ROLE
- Lead large and/or multiple projects simultaneously, adapting plans to prioritize initiatives and ensuring appropriate resources and governance structures are in place
- Gather and clarify requirements for complex, multi-dimensional projects, working closely with Business Sponsors to align on objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, balancing expectations and facilitating effective decision-making
- Provide leadership to project teams by guiding, motivating, and coordinating internal and external contributors, including cross-functional and remote teams
- Navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities, adjusting project plans when necessary to ensure successful delivery
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within the IT department
- Provide expertise, mentoring, and coaching to other project managers
- Ensure compliance with IT project management standards, including proper documentation and governance processes
- Ensure proposed solutions are aligned with the enterprise architecture framework
- Define and monitor project budgets throughout all phases, ensuring alignment with the overall IT budget
- Identify project risks and potential issues, develop mitigation strategies, and manage escalation when required
- Ensure proper project closure, including transition to operational support where applicable
PROFILE
- 10+ years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering large and complex projects
- Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to mobilize teams and drive results in a matrix organization
- Strong ability to understand business performance drivers and translate business needs into effective IT solutions
- Solid understanding of business processes and modern IT technologies (, Microsoft 365 ecosystem, AI-enabled tools)
- Experience managing projects related to SAP and ServiceNow environments
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, or SAP ASAP
- Proficiency with project management tools and reporting frameworks
- PMP certification is a strong asset
- English fluent (C1 minimum); French is an asset. Additional languages are a plus in the context of a global organization
WHY JOIN US?
- Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
- Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
- Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
- Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.
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