Senior IT Project Manager (Ref. 2729)

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group. 

Your role

As Senior IT Project Manager at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are managing the implementation of new initiatives, platforms and channels alongside our digital roadmap. You collaborate closely with external and internal stakeholders and show strong leadership, planning and communication skills. You will find a challenging but satisfying opportunity to work with most advanced digital channels.

Your responsibilities

• Lead international and cross-functional teams
• Communicate transparently and proactively to project members and stakeholders
• Work closely with the product owners, subject matter experts and developers in related areas
• Analyze, translate and align processes and requirements (technical and business), and ensure that specifications are created and aligned
• Govern testing campaigns and activities in the context of solutions developed in the respective areas

Your profile

• University degree (university / FH) in computer science, business administration, software engineering or comparable fields
• 10+ years of practical experience in the field of IT transformation and digitalization programs
• Certifications in Project Management are expected, Certifications in agile methodologies are an advantage
• Knowledge in Avaloq as well as proven skills in e-banking or web-meeting projects are an advantage 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as organizational skills
• Ability to work with various stakeholder and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership experience
• Fluency in English 

Agencies, please note that only direct applications will be considered.

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