Project Manager

Avaloq; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wealth management technology seeks a Project Manager to join their Core platform team in Edinburgh. You will oversee critical projects, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure effective delivery of innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Ideal for candidates with a strong project management background in tech-focused, agile settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management for technical, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and/or BPaaS concepts.
• Successful track record in complex, international, and agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and deliver priority projects within the CTO organization.
• Manage project scope and quality in alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and provide weekly status updates to management.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Vendor Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Education

University degree in technology, business, or related fields

Job description

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is a leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions worldwide. With around 2,500 colleagues across 12 countries and over 170 clients in 35 countries, we focus on innovation and a research-led approach. Our collaborative and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Avaloq Core platform team. You will oversee internal change projects supporting our global clients, gaining both internal and external exposure.

• Plan, monitor, and deliver priority projects within the CTO organization, including R&D portfolio projects related to regulation and innovation, communicating with internal stakeholders (kernel development teams), regional teams, and clients.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate resource allocation across projects to maximize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Manage project scope and quality in alignment with senior stakeholders, addressing risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, and removing blockers.
• Communicate effectively and provide weekly status updates to Avaloq top management, leading cross-division project teams.
• Bridge the gap between product vision and delivery, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain full control of the project budget and review Estimate To Complete (ETC) regularly based on project progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management for technical, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and/or BPaaS concepts.
• Successful track record in complex, international, and agile environments.
• Ability to discuss technical details with developers and facilitate stakeholder consensus.
• Experience leading RFI & RFP processes, vendor negotiations, contracting, hiring, and managing third-party vendors.
• Experience managing end-to-end execution of complex programs across multiple engineering teams through the software lifecycle.

Bonus Points

• University degree in technology, business, or related fields.

Additional Information

We support work-life balance through hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Avaloq values diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We do not accept unsolicited CV submissions from recruitment agencies.

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