Avaloq Project Manager

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 10 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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.