Senior Project Manager - Fund Managers

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Fund Managers team, working closely with stakeholders across LGT Capital Partners. In this role, you will play a critical role in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance our fund management capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of project management methodologies, excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple highly critical projects simultaneously.

Tasks

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget and within the agreed scope.
• Identification and prioritization of functional and non-functional requirements from business and technical stakeholders;
• Management of external technology providers and control of the system selection process in close cooperation with IMT.

Requirements

• University degree in information technology, business administration or equivalent qualification;
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a project manager with a financial services provider or with a leading consulting firm in a delivery role in the financial sector;
• Experience in the asset management industry, particularly in fund administration and related systems, is an advantage;
• Deep and proven project management, delivery and leadership expertise (both technical and people and change management); Agile certification (Scrum, IPMA etc.) and hands-on experience a plus;
• Excellent language skills in English (oral/written) are required, German is an advantage;
• Ability to act as a mediator on complex issues between business and technology teams;
• Passion for project management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to getting things done;
• Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Modern working conditions, including home office options, flexible working hours and a home office allowance for equipping work environments with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners - we go the extra mile to make a difference;
• We empower and invest in you: Your professional and personal development is a top priority at our company; we invest in professional and leadership skills; we offer career opportunities; internal and external training.