Careers
Project Manager
At Ayaval we're bilingual, with a deep understanding of how software, services, platforms and infrastructure can deliver organisational goals. From consulting to implementation and training, Ayaval accurately translates your business objectives into reality. Our focus is solutions that are feasible, integrated and worthwhile. The company is now expanding in the coming months and years to locations in Europe including London and Frankfurt and Playa del Carmen Mexico. This will allow us to provide on-site expert support from a team of specialists.
Purpose
Managing multiple small to medium sized software development projects concurrently from inception through final implementation; including project planning, task management, communication, budget estimation, issue tracking, follow-up and coordination of tasks, business analysis and development issues.
Your main responsibilities
Leading strategic initiatives and change management projects/programmes; delivering to agreed timelines, budget, and quality.
Facilitate large scale / complex software development or strategic business project, by breaking down the business goal into manageable deliverables / phases, and mapping out tasks and planning associated.
Understand and be able to document business concepts and functions contextually and quickly, as relates to project and issues stemming from it.
Work with the business unit to evaluate and prioritize projects / enhancements based on business risk and financial / cost impact.
Coordinate resources from business unit(s), IT, management to assign and track tasks and deliverables.
Manage follow up and action items from project meetings, with assignees, to insure timely completion.
Create and manage appropriate communication methods to a variety of stakeholders (management, project team, senior management).
Securing and maintaining support from key stakeholders (including Executives).
Evaluate and escalate risk, as relates to project deliverables, timing, issues, resources, etc.
Proactively communicate with business unit and management to report upon status and solicit project feedback and concerns.
Direct and manage business analyst(s) as well as junior project manager(s) in support of project definition and implementation.
Demonstrate solid communication, issue management, and coordination skills.
Demonstrate ability to act as trusted advisor and advocate for business unit assigned.
Demonstrate ability to adjust project management style and approach based on project scope / business unit.
Undertaking business analysis and designing new processes.
Collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to transform early ideas, or required regulatory responses, into tangible outcomes.
Bringing together, leading and motivating cross functional teams to deliver under a suitable governance. Playing a leading role on complex problem solving, with small expert groups.
Building and sharing expertise on new and evolving topics – digitalisation, regulatory transformation, or operational efficiency (e.g., LEAN, TOM design).
Providing clear, considered communications and progress reporting.
Supporting other members of the team and contributing to future stages of our growth
Your qualifications
University degree in Business Administration/Economics/Finance is a must
Competencies & Experience
Required
5+ years of solid work experience as Project Manager with large scale / complex software development/implementation or digitalisation projects
At least 3 years of proven work experience with cross-functional teams in an international environment
Min. 1 year of professional work experience with Avaloq’s software projects within banking or financial services industry
Expertise in financial management and financial reporting of the projects
Avaloq Certification in Customization (ACCP) is a must
Deep understanding of agile working methods (SCRUM)
Expertise and proven track record in Atlassian Jira and Confluence is required
Excellent command of English is a must;
Good knowledge of French is highly beneficial
Personal Attributes
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external networks, and a good understanding of the industry challenges which inform the strategy we support.
Versatility to tackle a diverse range of issues facing the company (regulatory, commercial, organisational).
Entrepreneurial, selecting the best methods and ways of working for the circumstances of a particular project or client.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; pragmatic and solution orientated.
Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting to senior management.
Working location requirements
Willingness to work remotely at clients' premises on short and/or long-term projects in Switzerland and abroad (i.e. up to 18 months).
Ready to start your journey with us at one of our locations?