IT Project Manager (regulated infrastructure / utilities environment)
* Location: Aarau, Switzerland
* Project Duration: ASAP - 31/10/2027
* Workload: 100%
* Remote Share: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse and refine project ideas; assess feasibility, economic viability, risks and success factors in coordination with portfolio and programme management as well as the business sponsor.
* Prepare a project pre-study as the basis for go/no-go decisions, including objectives, solution variants and evaluation.
* Develop the project mandate including objectives, resources, milestones, timelines, costs, effort, methodology, WBS, risk plan and project organisation.
* Establish and manage an appropriate project organisation in line with internal project governance standards.
* Break down the project into sub-projects and work packages; manage supplier evaluation; plan staffing, responsibilities and performance targets.
* Recruit, lead and assess project team members.
* Identify impacts of change requests, issues and changing constraints; develop solution proposals and align them with the project sponsor.
* Define project marketing and communication plans; ensure transparent stakeholder communication and engagement.
* Establish and execute project-related quality assurance; ensure acceptance and approval of deliverables.
* Implement proactive risk management, including identification, analysis, mitigation strategies and measures.
* Review and approve project results; initiate formal acceptance by the sponsor.
* Define KPIs for progress and success tracking; apply suitable controlling instruments.
* Plan and control scope, schedule, costs, quality and risks; prepare status reports; manage deviations.
* Lead the project team and ensure alignment with the line organisation.
* Prepare a project closure review covering time, cost, functionality, teamwork, goal achievement and lessons learned.
Requirements
Mandatory Skills
* Completed university degree (University / FH or equivalent), e.g. Business Informatics
* Proven experience in managing IT projects at the required competency level
* HERMES Foundation or IPMA Level C (or equivalent)
* Very strong written communication skills
* Language skills: German C1, English B2
Nice-to-have Skills
* Industry experience in energy supply / utilities
* Experience with agile project management methods
Soft Skills
* High level of initiative
* Fast comprehension and analytical mindset
* Service- and result-oriented approach
* Independent and structured working style
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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