PMO banking & Financial Services

Randstad Switzerland; Ticino; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Switzerland is seeking a Senior PMO professional embedded within a client IT function in the financial services sector. You will own the PMO framework, govern portfolio control, and drive delivery across a complex, multi-initiative program.

The role requires autonomy from day one, with proven ability to operate in a regulated environment and deliver executive-level portfolio reporting. Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow PPM is preferred, with PMP/PRINCE2

Qualifications

• 5-6 years in PMO, Program Management, or Senior PM roles within banking or financial services.
• Direct experience designing and operating PM frameworks in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with financial industry governance standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven track record managing complex portfolios combining ICT delivery and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Own the project management framework and act as reference point for methodology, standards, and portfolio control.
• Own monitoring of the project portfolio across scope, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies; deliver executive reporting.
• Coach and support internal project managers on planning, resourcing, and execution; drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

PMO expertise

Portfolio management

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow PPM

Waterfall/Agile

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Degree in Economics/Engineering/CS

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow PPM

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior PMO professional to support a high-profile client engagement within the financial services sector. The resource will be embedded within the client's IT function, working alongside internal teams to strengthen project governance and ensure effective delivery across a complex, multi-initiative portfolio.

Role Overview The PMO will take ownership of the project management framework and act as the primary reference point for methodology, standards, and portfolio control. The assignment requires a professional who can operate autonomously from day one, integrate quickly into a structured corporate environment, and add immediate value at both operational and governance levels.

Key Deliverables

Governance & Methodology

• Maintain and evolve the PM framework, standards, and templates used across the organization.
• Ensure full lifecycle consistency across all active projects, from initiation through closure.
• Drive adoption of PM best practices across internal project teams.

Portfolio Management

• Own the monitoring of the project portfolio across scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Deliver regular, decision-ready reporting to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Manage escalation processes and change control, ensuring full traceability.

Team Support

• Coach and support internal project managers on planning, resourcing, and execution.
• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Required Profile

Experience

• 5-6 years in PMO, Program Management, or Senior PM roles within banking or financial services.
• Direct experience designing and operating PM frameworks in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with financial industry governance standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven track record managing complex portfolios combining ICT delivery and organizational change.
• Experience working in hybrid team setups (internal staff + external consultants).

Technical Skills

• Proficient with PPM and collaboration tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow PPM, or equivalent.
• Solid methodology background across waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to build and present executive-level portfolio reporting autonomously.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Project Management certification mandatory (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Agile or IT Audit certifications are a plus.

Languages

• Italian and English: mandatory.
• German and/or French: strong advantage.