Senior Project Manager – Core Banking Replacement Programme
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our enterprise-wide Core Banking replacement programme—an initiative comprising 25 interdependent projects across multiple technology platforms.
Your Challenge
* Lead a development cluster encompassing multiple integrated applications, overseeing full lifecycle execution from inception to rollout
* Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, resource allocation, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications
* Establish and manage high-performing, cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed locations, fostering collaboration and accountability
* Drive planning, coordination, and execution of implementation, system integration testing, UAT, and production deployment activities
* Monitor project performance continuously, tracking progress, controlling costs, assuring quality, and proactively managing risks and changes
* Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, programme management office (PMO), business stakeholders, IT departments, and external vendors/partners
* Chair and facilitate regular status reviews, steering committee meetings, and Change Control Board sessions to ensure transparency and decision‑making efficiency
* Align project deliverables with overarching business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise IT architecture standards
* Manage stakeholder expectations effectively, balancing competing demands in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Your Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline
* Minimum of 8 years’ experience in managing complex IT programmes, ideally within private banking or financial services institutions
* Demonstrated success in leading medium to large‑scale digital transformation or core system modernisation initiatives
* Mastery of both traditional (Waterfall) and agile project management methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), with flexibility to apply hybrid approaches
* Proficient in using project and portfolio management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office suite
* Formal certifications preferred: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM/PSM), CSP, or SAFe Agilist
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English; German or Spanish language skills are advantageous
* Proven leadership abilities with strong organisational acumen, emotional intelligence, and team motivation capabilities
* High personal ownership, resilience under pressure, and adaptability in dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environments
* Unwavering commitment to integrity, operational excellence, and client‑centric values
* Collaborative, hands‑on professional with a proactive mindset and a strong “can‑do” attitude
We look forward to receiving your application.
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