Senior Project Manager, Delivery
Skills
About the Role
You will define client solution needs, translate requirements into executable delivery plans, and lead end-to-end implementations for complex enterprise engagements. You will manage multi-workstream programs, coordinate dependencies across Engineering, Product, Integration, vendors, and client teams, and drive risk management and program governance. You will plan go-lives, coordinate testing and operational readiness, and ensure smooth handover to long-term operations while providing clear executive reporting to stakeholders.
Requirements
- 7–12 years of experience in enterprise delivery leadership, program management, or project management within banking, financial services, fintech, or technology infrastructure
- Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing teams and stakeholder management
- Proven success delivering large-scale, complex, multi-system solutions in regulated environments
- Experience across banking, custody, payments, or capital markets
- Leadership of cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Product, Integration, and external partners
- Deep understanding of delivery governance, dependency management, risk control, and operational readiness
- Strong familiarity with cloud, hybrid deployments, DevOps, and CI/CD-driven execution
- Familiarity with agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery models
- Exceptional communication, organization, stakeholder management, and execution skills
- Self-starter with ability to work across multiple teams and geographies
- Languages: Swiss German, German, and English required; French highly preferred for Geneva market; Italian a plus
- Location: Switzerland, with focus on Zurich and Geneva
Responsibilities
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing delivery team
- Own end-to-end solution delivery lifecycle for complex client engagements
- Partner with clients and Commercial teams during pre-sales and deal shaping
- Translate solution requirements into executable delivery plans
- Plan and manage multi-workstream delivery programs
- Establish project governance, reporting frameworks, and execution rhythms
- Act as senior delivery authority and escalation point for assigned programs
- Validate feasibility and execution approach with Architecture, Integration, Product, and Engineering
- Lead resource allocation, vendor coordination, and dependency management
- Track progress against milestones, budgets, and delivery commitments
- Identify deviations early and implement corrective actions
- Drive operational readiness and transition to run, including testing and go-live planning
- Ensure solutions meet contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments
- Provide executive-level reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, frameworks, and tooling