Senior IT Project Leader – Tax Solutions (Public Sector)

jobcourier.ch; Zürich; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finders is recruiting on behalf of an established Swiss IT solutions provider specialising in digital solutions for the public sector. The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex software development and integration projects within the tax administration domain, coordinating multi-location teams in Switzerland.

The role requires native-level German (or C1) and strong English, a computer science/IT degree, 10+ years in project management, and PM certifications (HERMES/IPMA/PRINCE2).

Qualifications

• Native-level German or C1 proficiency with good English skills.
• University degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 10+ years of professional project management experience, ideally in agile software development.
• Proven track record leading at least three public-sector projects, each over CHF 1 million.
• At least one project delivered using the HERMES methodology.
• At least one tax administration project experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss taxation and tax assessment processes.
• PM certification such as HERMES, IPMA or PRINCE2; HERMES Advanced desirable.
• Experience managing client projects within contractual frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software development and integration projects for public-sector clients.
• Establish project structures and manage multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, including nearshore development teams.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring contractual, budget, timeline and quality compliance.
• Define project management processes, methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Represent projects internally and within client steering committees.
• Coordinate external suppliers and third-party solutions with procurement teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective project lifecycle communication.

Job description

Finders is recruiting on behalf of an established Swiss IT solutions provider specialising in digital solutions for the public sector. The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex software development and integration projects within the tax administration domain, coordinating multi-location teams in Switzerland.

The role requires native-level German (or C1) and strong English, a computer science/IT degree, 10+ years in project management, and PM certifications (HERMES/IPMA/PRINCE2).