Senior Project Manager SDLC Transformation vacancy for our Switzerland based client in the Banking sector.

Your tasks:

• Lead a transformational project (> CHF 15m) to reshape and harmonise the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) across the enterprise
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams in engineering, architecture, security, risk, compliance, operations, and data/AI, spanning multiple locations
• Drive executive stakeholder management and shape strategic decisions in governance forums, ensuring measurable business outcomes (such as time-to-market, quality, and resilience)
• Plan and implement standards adoption and AI readiness in collaboration with SDLC Change Leads across the organisation
• Inspire and foster engagement through strategic communication, branding and event management
• Own end-to-end project controls including scope, budget, deliverables, dependencies, risks and reporting

Your experience/knowledge:

• University degree (e.g. UNI, University of Applied Sciences, Master) and certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or IPMA
• At least 7 years of experience leading transformational and software delivery projects
• 4–6 years’ experience within banking or financial services environments
• Proven track record in relationship and stakeholder management, executive-level communication, and leading cross-functional international teams
• Language skills: English mandatory, German advantageous

Your soft skills:

• Excellent coordination, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal capabilities for executive and team engagement
• High degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and self-motivation

Location: Switzerland, Switzerland
Work setting: Hybrid
Sector: Banking
Start: ASAP
Duration: 19 months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 24151

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.

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