Senior ICT Project Manager

About

As the Senior Project Manager for Project Epicurus, you will spearhead a high-impact, CHF 15m+ transformation of the enterprise Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Your mission is to harmonize engineering practices across the entire organization, paving the way for an AI-enabled future. This role acts as the strategic bridge between business and technology, requiring a leader who excels in complex change management, executive communication, and international team orchestration.

Key Details

• Location: Zurich (80% Onsite / 20% Remote)
• Duration: June 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027
• Capacity: 100% Utilization

Responsibilities

• Strategic Transformation: Lead a major project to reshape the enterprise SDLC, ensuring scalability and AI-readiness.
• Team Orchestration: Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Architecture, Security, Risk, Compliance, and Data/AI across various international locations.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Navigate governance forums and influence decision-making at the executive level to ensure measurable business outcomes (Quality, Time-to-Market, Resilience).
• Change Management: Drive the adoption of new standards alongside SDLC Change Leads; create project momentum through clever communication, branding, and internal events.
• Project Governance: Own end-to-end project controls, including scope, budget, risk mitigation, and comprehensive reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation or software delivery projects; a banking industry background is a plus.
• Methodology: Expert knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern practices such as Agile (SAFe, SCRUM), DevSecOps, and CI/CD.
• Education: University degree (Master's level preferred) and professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional relationship management, emotional intelligence, and "Marketing/Sales" skills to inspire engagement across diverse teams.
• Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation and moderation techniques.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and oral). Additional fluency in German, Spanish, or Polish is considered a significant asset.

Why This Role?

This is a high-visibility mandate at the heart of an enterprise-wide transition. You will have the authority and visibility to create a lasting impact on how software is built and delivered in a leading financial infrastructure environment.

Are you ready to shape the future of SDLC? We look forward to receiving your application!