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Senior Project Manager

Avaloq

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Avaloq in a Senior Project Manager role, where you will get the opportunity to manage projects within our global CTO organization, supporting the build and roll-out of new product functionalities or components, to our market-leading clients. As a key member of our Project Delivery organization, you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Responsibility:

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 and in alignment with Top Management / C-suite executives
Develop mitigation strategies to treat risks and resolve issues as they arise
Effectively communicate and provide weekly project status, progress, and potential roadblocks to Top Management / C-suite executives
Bridge the gap between product vision and delivery-oriented approach – ensuring deadlines are met according to the project timeline
Lead cross-divisions / cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and milestones
Oversee project budgets, ensuring Estimate To Complete (ETC) are constantly reviewed according to the project progress
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and lessons learned
Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members

Requirements:

8-10 years of Project Management experience, with a track record of successfully 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 different project management methodologies (e.g.: Waterfall, Agile, etc.) and software (e.g.: Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, combined with natural 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
Strong experience managing end-to end execution of complex programs that span multiple and cross-functional teams through software project lifecycle
Exceptional leadership and team motivation skills
Aptitude to discuss technical details with developers and drive consensus among all 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 financial services industry

What we offer:

Annual bonus
Flexible working
Instant recognition
Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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