Overview
IT Project Manager – Luxembourg
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 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
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our experienced Project Delivery Team as a Project Manager in our Luxembourg office. You will be tasked with the planning, management and successfully implementation of IT projects. Acting as a bridge between various business units and teams, you will ensure that projects are completed within the specified timeframe and budget. Your experience in IT and project management allows you to proficiently lead complex projects while maintaining high quality standards. Your effective communication skills will enable you to present and interact with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Autonomously manage IT projects from initiation through planning to successful completion and closure.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure project goals are met. Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams, promote collaboration, and ensure smooth communication.
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle and develop measures to mitigate them. Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuously improve project management processes.
- Budget and Resource Planning: Ensure adherence to project budgets and optimal allocation of resources.
- Reporting: Regularly prepare status reports for management and present project results.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in IT project management, ideally in the Banking or Financial Services sector, working in an international environment.
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum) and application of agile and traditional project management approaches.
- Highly analytical thinking and the ability to understand complex issues and develop solutions.
- Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. French is a plus.
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.
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