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Senior project manager

Edinburgh
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Project manager
Posted: 20 October
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Overview

This is a Senior Project Manager role with Avaloq, within the global CTO organization. You will manage projects from inception to completion, supporting the build and roll-out of new product functionalities or components to market-leading clients.

As a key member of the Project Delivery organization, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans (regulatory and/or innovation projects), including timelines and budgets, and communicate with internal stakeholders (kernel development teams), regional stakeholders, and clients.
* Manage scope, risks, issues, and quality across the full project lifecycle in alignment with top management/C-suite executives.
* Develop mitigation strategies to address risks and resolve issues as they arise.
* Provide weekly project status updates, progress reports, and flag potential roadblocks to top management/C-suite executives.
* Bridge the gap between product vision and delivery-oriented execution to meet deadlines as per the project timeline.
* Lead cross-divisional/cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives and milestones.
* Oversee project budgets and continually review estimates to complete (ETC) based on 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, delivering complex cross-functional projects at a senior level in IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and/or BPaaS contexts.
* Proven track record of delivering results in complex, international and diverse environments.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) and software tools (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 and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
* Experience leading end-to-end execution of complex programs across multiple cross-functional teams through the software project lifecycle.
* Exceptional leadership and team motivation skills, with the 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 negotiations, contracting, hiring, and managing third parties.
* Relevant exposure to the financial services industry.


Additional Information

Avaloq supports hybrid and flexible working to maintain work-life balance while preserving our collaborative culture across global offices.

We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an equal-opportunity environment and an inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self. We hire, compensate, and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other unique traits.

Please note we do not accept speculative CV submissions from recruitment agencies or unsolicited candidate submissions.

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