Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

ALTO Wealth (aixigo AG); Vetschau; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ALTO Wealth, part of aixigo AG, seeks a Head of Project Management to lead the project delivery function within the Wealth & Distribution Professional Services. You will guide a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals to deliver projects reliably, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards.

You will shape governance, portfolio transparency and delivery practices, leveraging modern tooling and AI across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in project or program management, ideally in financial services, wealth or asset management, and IT.
• Strong leadership with a track record of managing complex project portfolios and delivery projects.
• Understanding of wealth management processes, trade lifecycle, data flows and middle-office operations.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals.
• Own the full project portfolio lifecycle from scoping to closure.
• Take hands-on ownership of largest, strategic implementation projects.
• Define and evolve project governance, delivery standards, methodologies and QA.
• Ensure effective resource and capacity planning across the PM function.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and act as escalation point for delivery topics.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies and change requests across projects and portfolio.
• Ensure PMO outputs, reporting and tools create clarity and better decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement and AI-enabled delivery practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Jira

Confluence

English

German

French (plus)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

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!

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!