Overview
Avaloq – Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans (regulatory and/ or innovation projects), including timelines and budgets, communicating with internal stakeholders (kernel development teams), regional stakeholders, clients, etc.
* Manage scope, risks, issues, and quality along the entire lifecycle in alignment with Top Management / C-suite executives
* Develop mitigation strategies to treat risks and resolve issues as they arise
* Communicate weekly project status, progress, and potential roadblocks to Top Management / C-suite executives
* Bridge the gap between product vision and delivery-oriented approach – ensure deadlines are met according to the project timeline
* Lead cross-divisional / cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and milestones
* Oversee project budgets, ensuring Estimate To Complete (ETC) are constantly reviewed according to project progress
* Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and lessons learned
* Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members
Qualifications
* 8-10 years of Project Management experience, with a track record of delivering complex cross-functional projects, at a senior level, within IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and/or BPaaS contexts
* Proven track record of delivering results in a complex international and diverse environment
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira)
* Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
* Demonstrated ability to manage risks and develop effective treatment strategies
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
* Experience managing end-to-end execution of complex programs across multiple cross-functional teams through the software project lifecycle
* Exceptional leadership and team motivation skills
* Aptitude to discuss technical details with developers and drive consensus among stakeholders
Nice to have
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
* Experience in leading RFI/RFP processes, vendor negotiation, contracting, hiring, and managing third parties
* Relevant exposure to the financial services industry
Additional Information
We offer hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance and maintain our Avaloq culture across global offices.
We embrace diversity and are committed to 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 traits that make us unique. We will not accept speculative CV submissions from recruitment agencies, and unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
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