LOCATION
Basel, Switzerland – On-Site
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position is part of the Global IT Infrastructure organization and reports directly to the Vice President, Global IT Infrastructure, with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President, Ship Development and Construction.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading IT infrastructure and Audio-Visual (AV) technology programs across Newbuild and Drydock projects, ensuring strategic alignment between Ship operations, Ship Development and Construction and IT Operations. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering complex, large-scale IT solutions across the fleet — ensuring seamless integration during ship construction, delivery, and drydock periods.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide strategic leadership and oversight for IT infrastructure programs across Newbuild and Drydock projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and technology strategy.
* Establish and manage program governance, including risk management and compliance.
* Coordinate and manage multi-project dependencies, ensuring timely and synchronized delivery of IT systems during construction and drydock activities.
* Develop, maintain, and execute program-level roadmaps and project plans, ensuring all deliverables meet schedule, scope, and budget objectives.
* Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budget control for Newbuild and Drydock IT initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT infrastructure performance, resilience, and standardization across the fleet..
* Oversee installation and commissioning of systems and hardware during Newbuild, drydock, and retrofit projects.
* Deliver executive-level reporting on program progress, key risks, and financial performance
* Maintain comprehensive documentation for all IT programs, including system architecture, configurations, and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and maritime regulatory requirements.
* Support additional strategic IT initiatives as assigned.
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
* 7–10 years of progressive experience in IT project or program management, with a proven record delivering complex IT and AV infrastructure initiatives.
* Deep understanding of core IT infrastructure domains — including servers, storage, networking, cloud, and enterprise applications.
* Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and software systems.
* Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and manage cross-functional, multinational teams.
* Maritime, shipbuilding, or large-scale industrial project experience is highly desirable.
* Advanced certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or similar are strongly preferred.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively, including onboard ship assignments as required.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate effectively across diverse technical and business audiences.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Flexible working hours
* Free soft drinks, juices and coffee
* Regular company events, e.g. sports games, BBQ, cooking classes
* A modern working environment with height-adjustable desks
* A dynamic and fast-growing environment where you can drive your future
* A free cruise for you and your +1 every year
* A highly talented, passionate and international team
* A brand-new canteen
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