IT Project Manager (Germany)

CubeMatch Ltd.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Recognition for contributions

Job summary

A global financial services consulting firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex initiatives, including connections to SWIFT Service Bureau. This role involves planning, execution, and governance of IT projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management within the banking sector. Join us to help drive innovation and contribute to our collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects in the banking sector, ideally within payments or SWIFT environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, requirements management, and change management.
• 能力在复杂IT项目中管理项目规划、预算、资源与里程碑.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SWIFT-related IT projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and change requests.
• Provide regular status reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Oversee test management activities.
• Lead defect management and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for software releases.
• Ensure smooth implementation and transition to operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors for SWIFT integration.

Skills

Project management

Requirements management

Change management

Test management

Stakeholder management

Education

Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Spira

Job description

Vacancy Id 2450

About Us

Founded in 2002, CubeMatch is a global financial services consulting firm delivering complex programmes across strategy, technology, digital and innovation. With over 400 employees worldwide, the firm is known for its hands‑on approach, strong client partnerships and consistent delivery of impactful, lasting results. Despite its global presence, CubeMatch remains proudly people‑driven, with a flat structure that empowers individuals to contribute, lead and shape the company’s direction. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and diverse, fostering innovation, continuous learning and professional growth. At CubeMatch, joining us means more than taking on a role — it means becoming part of a story we are building together.

Job Description

CubeMatch is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager on key initiatives including the connection to a new SWIFT Service Bureau and the SWIFT CSP Assessment 2026. The role involves leading the planning, execution, and governance of complex IT projects within the payments and SWIFT environment, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget while complying with regulatory and security standards.

The successful candidate will manage project delivery, oversee testing and quality assurance activities, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and operational readiness of SWIFT‑related solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SWIFT‑related IT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, resources, and budgets, ensuring effective project governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and change requests, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Provide regular status reporting and updates to project stakeholders and steering committees.
• Manage and coordinate cross‑functional project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Oversee test management activities, including defining test strategies, coordinating test environments, and monitoring test execution.
• Lead defect management and quality assurance processes, ensuring resolution of issues and readiness for release approvals.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide Go/No‑Go recommendations for software releases based on quality metrics.
• Ensure smooth implementation, release, and transition to operations, including supporting change management and user adoption.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support SWIFT integration and security compliance initiatives.

Qualifications / Essential Skills & Attributes

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects in the banking sector, ideally within payments or SWIFT environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, requirements management, and change management.
• Experience with test management and quality assurance processes in complex IT projects.
• Proven ability to manage project planning, budgets, resources, and milestones.
• Familiarity with SWIFT connectivity or SWIFT CSP security requirements is advantageous.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or Spira.
• Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, IPMA) or Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum Master, PSM, CSM, ICP).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Why CubeMatch?

• Being part of a team that values integrity and ethical conduct above all else.
• Collaborating with colleagues who are passionate about driving innovation and positive change.
• Joining an inclusive and diverse workplace where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.
• Accessing professional development opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Awards and Recognition

• Women in Finance Awards 2026 – Winner: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Strategy of the Year
• Europe FinTech Awards 2025 – Winner: Young Achiever of the Year
• FS Awards 2025 – Winner
• Europe FinTech Awards 2024 – Winner: Best Employer Award
• FS Awards 2024 – Winner: Employee Experience Award

Our Values

Relationships & Reputation: We engage with our employees, associates, and clients to build strong, trusted, long‑lasting relationships that deliver value.

Expertise: We invest in our employees & associates through learning & development, communication, and engagement to allow us to have the best talents to match our clients’ needs.

Always evolving: We create a working environment of respect, a culture of listening and learning; while always evolving to ensure we align with the industry's latest needs.

We deliver: We have over two decades of experience where we consistently deliver quantifiable results & sustainable process improvements.

If you are inspired by our values and believe that you can contribute to our culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us at CubeMatch and help us build a workplace where values matter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At CubeMatch, our drive comes from finding joy in both work and life, drawing inspiration from the diverse perspectives of our team members. We believe in harnessing the power of these differences to drive positive change for our clients and communities, creating a ripple effect of impact.

Every individual is an integral part of our narrative, and we aim to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of the world around us. We deeply value all the unique qualities that define you, both seen and unseen.

We seek out exceptional talent and provide unwavering support to help our teams learn, grow, and celebrate achievements together. At the heart of our organization lies the belief that unity strengthens us, and diverse viewpoints enrich our approach, enabling us to drive meaningful change.

We acknowledge and appreciate the skills stemming from your life experiences and learning journeys. Whether you're at the beginning of your career, returning to the workforce, exploring new directions, or embracing a fulfilling journey beyond retirement, we recognize the value each path brings, with its own array of working methods.

Above all, we encourage you to embrace your authentic self and prioritize a healthy work‑life balance, knowing that true success is fuelled by a sense of fulfilment in all aspects of life.

As an equal opportunity employer, all employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.