Senior IT Project Manager - Tax Solutions (80-100%)

Finders SA; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Finders SA is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex software development and integration projects in the tax solutions space for Swiss public-sector clients. You will drive governance, budgets, and timelines while coordinating cross-location teams, including nearshore partners.

Native German (or C1) and strong English are required, with a university degree in CS/IT. A track record of CHF > 1M projects and Hermes experience is highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience in project management, ideally within agile software development environments.
• Led at least three projects for public-sector clients, each exceeding CHF 1 million in value.
• Experience with HERMES methodology and tax administration domain.

Aufgaben

• 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 compliance with contractual obligations, budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Define project management processes, methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Represent projects internally and within client steering committees.
• Coordinate external suppliers and third-party solutions in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

German language (native)

English proficiency

Ausbildung

CS/IT degree

Jobbeschreibung

What we are looking ?

What we are looking ?

Senior IT Project Manager - Tax Solutions (80-100%)

Location: Zurich or St. Gallen, Switzerland

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

Finders is recruiting on behalf of an established Swiss IT solutions provider specialising in digital solutions for the public sector.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex software development and integration projects within the tax administration domain.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategic projects, collaborate with public-sector clients and contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of Swiss tax administration.

Your 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 compliance with contractual obligations, budgets, timelines and quality standards
• Define project management processes, methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Represent projects internally and within client steering committees.
• Coordinate external suppliers and third-party solutions in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle

Your Profile

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