Senior IT Project Manager

October 22, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Berlin, Germany

Keep in mind

Another language required
German

Description

Senior IT project management role in a Swiss wealth-management technology provider, focused on regulatory-driven transformation programmes for banks, wealth managers and investment managers. The project manager owns end-to-end delivery: planning, stakeholder and risk management, budget and resource planning, team leadership and reporting to management. Work happens with leading financial institutions worldwide in a hybrid, flexible setup across 12 countries. The position requires 5–7 years of IT project management experience in financial services and full professional fluency in German.

Responsibilities

Independently manage IT projects from initiation through planning to successful completion and closure
Lead complex, regulatory-driven transformation initiatives within the financial services sector
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure project goals are met
Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle and develop measures to mitigate them
Ensure adherence to project budgets and optimal allocation of resources
Coordinate and lead interdisciplinary project teams and ensure smooth communication
Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuously improve project management processes
Prepare regular status reports for management and present project results

Requirements

At least 5-7 years of experience in IT project management, ideally in an international environment
Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
Extensive experience in IT project and program management within financial services
Strong background in regulatory-driven initiatives such as compliance, reporting and transformations
Proven track record in managing large, complex, multi-stakeholder delivery environments
Excellent understanding of core banking platforms and similar core banking systems
Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management and delivery methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall)
Experience working with senior stakeholders and C-level management
Strong communication, negotiation and escalation management skills
Full professional fluency in German

Conditions

Full-time employment
Hybrid and flexible working offered to most employees to support work-life balance
International environment with around 2 500 colleagues in 12 countries and 160 clients in 35 countries
Inclusive culture with equal opportunity hiring, compensation and promotion