Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead

SThree Germany; Baden; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Client in Lucerne/Zug region seeks a Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead to own and drive the initial transformation phase of the ISDS organisation. You will structure the programme, analyse the current state, and prepare key decisions for executives.

This role emphasizes transformation leadership and programme management rather than CISO or compliance duties; German fluency is required, English is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Senior-level Project or Programme Manager with extensive transformation experience.
• 8–10 years leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in organisational redesign and governance transformation.
• Experience implementing or transforming management systems; ISO 27001/ISMS exposure.
• Experience in regulated industries with stakeholder facilitation and delivery under time/budget constraints.
• German language skills mandatory at C1 level; English skills beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a complex transformation programme across the ISDS organisation.
• Analyse current operating model, governance, processes and tools.
• Define future-state organisational and governance model for executive decision-making.
• Develop papers and recommendations for senior management.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and manage risks, dependencies and communications.
• Ensure alignment of governance, processes and tooling with business goals.
• Maintain business continuity during transformation and handover to future leadership.

Kenntnisse

Senior PM

8-10 years

Transformation leadership

Organisational redesign

Governance transformation

ISO 27001

ISMS

Regulated industries

Stakeholder management

Budget delivery

Structured/analytical

German C1

English beneficial

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead

• Location: Lucerne / Zug region, Switzerland.
• Onsite
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Duration: Initial contract until approximately December 2026 with a possible extension depending on project progress and performance
• Workload: 80% to 100%.
• Contract Type: Contracting / Professional Services / Temporary Employment (Try & Hire possible).

Project Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Transformation Lead to establish and drive the initial transformation phase of the ISDS organisation. The successful candidate will take ownership of structuring the transformation programme, analysing the current state, defining the future target operating model, and preparing key strategic decisions for executive stakeholders.

This role focuses on transformation leadership and programme management rather than acting as a CISO, compliance specialist, or implementation lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex organisational transformation programme.
• Analyse the existing ISDS operating model, governance structure, processes, and tools.
• Define the future-state organisational and governance model.
• Develop decision papers and recommendations for executive management.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage programme planning, risks, dependencies, and communication.
• Ensure alignment between governance, organisation, processes, and tooling.
• Maintain business continuity throughout the transformation.
• Prepare a structured handover to the future internal project leadership team.
• Develop proposals for future roles, responsibilities, committees, processes, and operating models.

Mandatory Requirements

• Senior-level Project or Programme Manager.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading projects and programmes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in organisational redesign and governance transformation.
• Experience building, consolidating, or transforming management systems.
• Proven experience with ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Experience within regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Ability to deliver within defined timelines and budgets.
• Highly structured and analytical working style.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to create tangible deliverables.
• German language skills are mandatory (minimum C1 level, spoken and written).
• Ability to facilitate workshops, create executive-level documentation, and manage stakeholders in German.
• English language skills are beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong consulting and advisory capabilities.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
• Self-driven and reliable personality.
• Solution-oriented approach.
• Strong moderation and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to develop executive decision-making materials.
• Collaborative team player.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments.