Senior Project Manager

Zürich  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Reference No: 915351NC
Industry: Banking
Location: Zurich und Region
Start Date: 01/11/15
Duration: 28/02/16
Workload: 100%

Introduction:
Since its founding in 1997 ITech Consult AG has expanded its network of freelance IT continuously. Today we have access to over 30,000 reported IT specialists (developers, system specialists, project managers, supporters, etc. ). So we are able to present computer science professionals with the required profiles in a short term.

Summary:
The main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Required Skills / Experience:
-Very senior and experienced IT project manager
-Solid Track Record in delivery of IT system integration projects in financial services
-Know-how of Securities and Treasury processing and systems
-Broad understanding of front to back operations (SBIP environment and CS delivery processes is an advantage)
-Strong Planning and Tracking skills, good understanding of front to back testing
-Excellent communication skills on all levels
-Manages the overall program setup, scoping, structuring of delivery and execution
-Will have comprehensive delivery responsibility for scope of Operations IT
-Will be responsible for business stakeholder management on senior level
-German and English language at least on a conversational level
-PMI or IPMA or similar qualification required

Job Responsibilities:
-Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
-Manage backup, security and user help system.
-Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
-Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
-Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
-Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
-Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
-Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

Skills:
-Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
-Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.
-Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
-Expert knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
-Expert knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
-Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
-Expert knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Education/Experience:
-Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
-PMI or PMP certification preferred.
-10+ years' experience required.
Start date
11/2015
Duration
28/02/2016
From
ITech Consult AG
Published at
28.10.2015
Project ID:
1009791
Contract type
Freelance
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