Location: Zurich (remote anywhere in Switzerland)
Industry: Banking
Languages: English (German advantageous)
Competitive rate: 800-1000CHF per day
Contract: 2 years
Our Swiss banking client are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join on an initial 2 year contract to support the the implementation of their future workplace which will be managed from the M365 cloud. Your role as a project manager will be to oversee the implementation of O365, migrate the current environment (Skype, Exchange, Sharepoint) and support the uptake of automation.
Responsibilities
Manage fast-paced IT projects with high technical complexity and exposure to the business
Plan, structure and drive project deliverables with multiple stakeholders in Operations, the business and external vendors and ensure delivery in scope, quality, time and budget
Coordinate all aspects of a project like planning and resources, requirements gathering, technical design, risk and financial management and reporting
Define critical to quality factors and ensure IT and non-IT deliverables on time
Provide functional leadership and coaching to project team members
Deliver all required milestones and documentations according to the bank's project methodology
Facilitate project execution, addressing impediments, managing dependencies and synergies
Communicate status updates and major milestones to all involved parties (project team, sponsors, management)
Experience
Minimum 5 years of delivering strategic IT projects/programs using waterfall / agile / hybrid methodology
Experience in Workplace projects (M365) is a must, experience in cloud technology is a plus
Experience in the Swiss Economic Environment is desired
Open minded, approachable with strong interpersonal and emphatic skills
Analytical mind with ability to grasp complex concepts and implement practical solutions
Proven ability to overcome challenges and successfully deliver change
Ability to manage project teams and interact with senior level stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English