Theme Owner (Senior Project Manager), 80-100%

Company Description

Writing the future. Together.

Avaloq is a value driven, fast-paced financial technology and services company and we are committed to developing the banking solutions of tomorrow.

By joining Avaloq, you'll become a key part of our effort to power the digital transformation of the financial services industry. Our ambition is big and bold - to provide full end-to-end digital solutions by combining our leading efficiency with a flexible, responsible digital user experience. Headquartered in Zurich, Avaloq has over 2,000 employees globally. More information is available at www.avaloq.com

Job Description

In our DevTech department, we deliver highly scalable and performant software - with passion. We consist of hundreds of Software Engineers, Architects, Product Owners and Cluster Leads and speak fluent agile - amongst many other languages. Our vision is clear - we want to code software that provides simplicity for a new era. And we think that we are quite good, at what we do, working with brilliant people on future-ready solutions every day. Our flat hierarchies enable each and every one to have a voice and we are always looking for new ones, helping us to become even more innovative. We are currently looking for a passionate Theme Owner, basically a mix of a Tech Lead and Senior Project Manager, to join our team and build a product which will be used by financial services companies all over the world.
This is a hands-on role, where one needs to be willing to look into the detail as well as align to the strategic agenda.
Your mission:

• Act as a stakeholder to the Product Owner & Domain Owner and commit to external stakeholders & customers
• Be informed by Key Account Managers about new prospects and client requests
• Be accountable for an assigned portfolio (sum of initiatives or programs) managing the demand and scope, accountable for execution, reporting and risks
• Ensure that work packages/initiatives are allocated effectively, and the right team has the right work packages so they can be prioritized correctly.
• Manage and resolve dependencies and conflicts
• Support Product & Domain Owner before quarterly planning process, request Product Owners to create initiatives for other divisions and other domains
• Ensure required funding is available, owns and controls the budget (internal and external)
• Report budget into the management meetings
• Identify the roles required for the initiatives or programs, staff key roles jointly with the chapter leads

Qualifications

What you need:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Experience in running global projects and correspondent compliance
• Strong Organizational and Project Management skills
• Genuine interest in Technology projects, Fintech and Agile working methods
• Agile experience, analytical, solution driven, ability to work with a team, and above all, has the passion to drive change
• This is a hands-on role, where one needs to be willing to look into the detail as well as align to the strategic agenda
• Be able to build and manage trusted relationships with numerous internal and external Stakeholders
• Experience in Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting a strong plus
• Solid understanding of Design Patterns used in Java, Angular and Microservices Architectures would be a plus
• Your way of working includes flexibility, collaboration and team work
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English is a must, German is a nice to have

Additional Information

Now let's talk about perks and compensation
We offer high flexibility in regards to working models (e.g. part time and home office models are possible depending on business requirements). Our base salaries are competitive and if you prove to be a superstar, you might even be entitled to an extraordinary achievement reward. Avaloq aims to share its success with all its employees by paying out "Success Share Units" depending on its performance in a given year.
At Avaloq we embrace diversity, we embrace difference. We are whole-heartedly committed to equal employment opportunities and we foster an inclusive culture where everyone's' contributions are valued and their voices are listened to. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Please note that our job descriptions are intended to be written in an inclusive and gender neutral language.

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