Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

aixigo; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work models

Modern collaboration tools

Development budgets

Employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

aixigo in Aachen is seeking a Head of Project Management to lead and evolve the project delivery function with a team of 10 PMs and 2 PMO professionals, ensuring delivery excellence across all implementation projects. You will shape governance, delivery standards and continuous improvement, supported by modern tooling and AI in everyday work.

You will manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive high-quality delivery in a flexible, hybrid work

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of leadership experience in project/program management, preferably in financial services, wealth or asset management, and IT.
• Proven track record managing complex project portfolios and large-scale implementations.
• Strong understanding of wealth management processes, data flows, and middle-office operations.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and hands-on use of Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and ownership mindset.
• Fluency in English and German; French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals.
• Own the full project portfolio lifecycle from scoping to delivery and closure.
• Take hands-on ownership of large, strategic implementation projects.
• Define and evolve governance, delivery standards, methodologies and QA.
• Ensure effective resource and capacity planning across PM functions.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders; serve as escalation point for delivery topics.
• Keep risks, issues, dependencies and changes under control across projects and portfolio.
• Ensure PMO outputs, reporting and tools provide clarity and better decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and modern delivery practices including AI-enabled tooling.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Portfolio management

Jira & Confluence

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

German proficiency

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

Short and crisp

As Head of Project Management, you will lead and continuously evolve the project delivery function within Alto Wealth & Distribution Professional Services. With a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals, you will ensure that implementation projects are delivered with excellence — reliably, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight and hands‑on ownership where it matters most. From governance and portfolio transparency to delivery standards and continuous improvement, you will shape how successful project delivery looks in practice — supported by modern tooling and AI in everyday work.

Your job – Your passion

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals is at the heart of your role
• You own the full project portfolio lifecycle — from scoping and planning to delivery, reporting and closure
• You take hands‑on ownership of our largest, most strategic and most critical implementation projects
• Defining and evolving project governance, delivery standards, methodologies and quality assurance is one of your key responsibilities
• You ensure effective resource and capacity planning across the project management function
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and acting as the first escalation point for delivery topics is essential in this role
• You keep risks, issues, dependencies and change requests under control — across projects and at portfolio level
• Making sure PMO outputs, reporting and tools create clarity, consistency and better decisions is a core part of your responsibility
• Driving continuous improvement, modern delivery practices and the smart use of AI and project tooling completes your area of ownership
  

Your profile – Your strengths

• Bringing 10+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in financial services, wealth or asset management, and IT, makes you a great fit for this role
• Solid leadership experience and a proven track record in managing complex project portfolios and implementation projects are part of your profile
• A strong understanding of wealth management processes, trade lifecycle, data flows and middle‑office operations helps you navigate complex delivery environments with confidence
• You know how to work with senior stakeholders and bring hands‑on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Clear communication, strategic thinking and a hands‑on, ownership‑driven mindset set you apart
• Being fluent in English and German is essential; French is a plus
  

Our offer to you

• Great creative freedom and a variety of opportunities for further development in a very trusting and appreciative environment
• The choice between different work models (office or hybrid) with flexible working hours, a working time account, overtime regulations and modern and ergonomically equipped workstations
• State‑of‑the‑art collaboration tools for efficient hybrid working (e. g.,Stackoverflow for Teams)
• A family‑friendly and relaxed atmosphere where ideas are created together with the best colleagues on earth!
• Unlimited employment contracts, company pension plan, bonus payments, a future leadership program, development budgets and LinkedIn Learning, sports events, childcare support, cafeteria, health campaigns, bring your dogs to work, sufficient and free parking spaces, bicycle leasing, IT hardware leasing, tire changing service, company and sports events, team excursions and team challenges, parcel service, drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables, cookies and much more
  

About Us

Careers at aixigo – The most innovative software company in Aachen

Join us in designing innovative software solutions with and for our customers. We have been setting the standard in digital investment advisory and wealth management for 25 years – in Germany, Europe and the world. At aixigo, you will find clever minds, a friendly workforce and diverse areas of responsibility.

Short communication channels and long‑term cooperation are essential to us – both among ourselves and in our customer projects.

Distinctive spirit, appreciation and communication at eye level define our actions – every voice is heard. Become part of aixigo!