ADC Global Delivery Manager

SimCorp; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid office model

Annual bonus

Healthcare package

Wellness/wellbeing stipend

Job summary

SimCorp is seeking an experienced Global Delivery Manager in Warsaw to oversee a portfolio of mid-sized, globally distributed projects. You will drive upgrades and client onboarding with focus on scope, schedule, and quality, collaborating with regional teams and clients.

The role requires strong PM skills, English fluency, and a background in software delivery within fintech or asset management contexts. Hybrid work and international collaboration are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct project management experience in software delivery or upgrades.
• Experience in software implementation or upgrade projects.
• Consulting/fintech background and client-delivery experience within professional services.
• Experience with asset manager or investment management clients and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of mid-size, globally distributed projects focusing on upgrades and onboarding delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans based on scoping documents for ADC deliveries.
• Manage resources across your portfolio and allocate tasks to balance priorities.
• Apply project management tools and SimCorp delivery methodologies to track performance.
• Conduct risk assessments to protect project outcomes and portfolio health.
• Set and manage expectations with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regional teams and clients.
• Lead governance meetings to review portfolio and delivery strategy.
• Ensure smooth transitions of deliverables to clients at onboarding and upgrade close.

Skills

Project management

Client onboarding

English fluency

Team leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Certification awareness

Education

PMI PMP / Prince2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Project Professional

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values – caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

SimCorp Advanced Delivery Center (ADC) was strategically established in Warsaw in 2016 and has since expanded to Manila, Noida, and Mexico City. ADC’s mission is to standardize and accelerate service delivery while supporting Regional Teams in implementing SimCorp solutions for clients worldwide. As an ADC Global Delivery Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of mid-sized projects delivered globally, with a particular focus on upgrade engagements and client onboarding support. You will work closely with Global and Regional teams to ensure the scope, schedule, and direction of each engagement in your portfolio stay aligned with client and stakeholder expectations, while managing ADC resourcing and delivery quality across multiple concurrent engagements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Own a portfolio of mid-size, globally distributed projects, with primary focus on system upgrades and client onboarding delivery
• Based on scoping documents, develop detailed project plans for ADC deliveries and associated communication documents
• Manage ADC resources across your portfolio and oversee allocation to project tasks, balancing priorities across concurrent engagements
• Apply appropriate project management tools and techniques, in line with SimCorp delivery methodology, to track project performance across the portfolio
• Conduct risk assessments to identify factors that could compromise the success of individual projects or the portfolio as a whole
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, regional Project Sponsors, and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with regional teams and clients
• Organize and lead governance meetings to review project and portfolio delivery strategy
• Ensure a smooth transition of ADC deliverables to clients, particularly at the close of onboarding and upgrade engagements
• Evaluate portfolio and project progress to determine where strategy or resourcing adjustments are needed
• Contribute to building up repeatable delivery processes across your portfolio, so that lessons learned on one engagement shorten time-to-value on the next.

WHAT WE VALUE

Your high-quality communication, coordination and interpersonal skills will enable you to direct all activities to planned outcomes.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• 5+ years of direct project management experience, including process development and execution, ideally with a portfolio of multiple concurrent engagements.
• Experience in software implementation or upgrade projects is important.
• Consulting / fintech background is a strong asset - experience managing client relationships and delivery from within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Experience with asset manager or investment management clients is a strong asset - understanding of front-to-back investment management business processes will help you engage credibly with clients and regional teams.
• Work experience in client-facing roles, including client onboarding
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project Professional leadership skills and the ability to motivate and engage teams across geographies
• Ability to make sound decisions balancing quality, cost, risk, and resources across a portfolio of projects
• Time management, prioritization, and coordination skills suited to managing multiple projects in parallel
• Empathy and the ability to listen
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills
• PMI PMP / Prince2 or equivalent certification, or willingness to achieve one within 12 months of hire
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication and presentation skills

BENEFITS

• Flexible working hoursand hybrid model - 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
• Modern office (next to Wilanowska metro station) with quiet zones and ergonomic workstations
• Base salary with annual bonus structure
• Holiday allowance upon a 2-week vacation
• Occasional remote work across Poland and international options available (up to 24 days domestic, 20 days international per year - subject to internal policy)
• Employer-paid Medicover Platinum healthcare package (employee-paid family upgrade available)
• MyBenefit Cafeteria with a monthly budget provided by SimCorp, which can be used to finance a Multisport card or choose other wellness, cultural, travel, and shopping options (a 75% employer contribution)
• Unum group life insurance (employee-paid upgrade available)
• Medicover travel insurance for private trips and global business travel insurance
• Possibility to join Deutsche Börse Group Share Plan (eligible after 1 year)
• Copyrights program for certain roles
• Possibility to develop your career in an international environment
• Professional training and courses provided by SimCorp
• Polish language classes for foreign employees; German and English classes based on business needs
• Integration events, volunteering initiatives and employee-led clubs
• Compensation ranges are being disclosed at the initial stage of candidate engagement.
• Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp:www.simcorp.com/career

For any questions you are welcome to contact Hanna Brzózka, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at "[e-mail]".

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions.

We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work.

We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

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SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side.

Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem.

SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group.

As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

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