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Transformation Manager 100% (Fixed-term until April 30, 2027) (f/m/d)
Julius Baer is seeking a Transformation Manager (100%, fixed-term through April 2027) in Zurich to lead strategic transformation initiatives in the area of digital business transformation, from planning through implementation. The role requires experience in project management and process optimization in the financial sector, as well as analytical skills to achieve business objectives.
Tasks
- Support and promotion of strategic transformation initiatives—from planning through implementation to realizing benefits
- Structuring complex business challenges, conducting analyses, and developing practical solutions to improve processes, operating models, and organizational effectiveness
- Translating strategic goals into clear project plans, work streams, milestones, and resource requirements
- Management of project governance activities, including status reporting, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and decision-making
- Coordinate initiatives across business units and technology teams to ensure that project goals are effectively aligned
- Monitoring project progress, identifying delivery risks, and proactively proposing countermeasures
- Preparing presentations, business cases, and executive updates for managing partners and committees
- Collaboration across locations and functions to promote alignment, transparency, and delivery quality
Requirements
- A college degree or equivalent qualification in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Relevant experience in transformation, consulting, project management, operational optimization, or business change in the financial services sector or in similarly complex environments
- Experience in supporting or leading project work streams, including planning, coordination, execution, and stakeholder management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and develop actionable recommendations
- Experience analyzing business processes, operating models, or organizational structures to identify opportunities for improvement
- A hands-on and results-oriented approach to promoting high-quality work
- Fluency in English; German is considered an asset
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