Senior Project Manager – Fund Managers

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager in our Fund Managers team to work closely with stakeholders from across LGT Capital Partners. In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives that enhance our fund management capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of project management methodologies, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of successful project delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Elicit and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements from business and technical stakeholders;
• Manage external technology providers and drive any system selection process in close collaboration with IMT.

Requirements

• University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or equivalent qualification;
• At least 5 years of working experience as a Project Manager at a financial services company or with a leading consulting firm in a delivery role in the financial services sector;
• Experience in the asset management industry, more specifically fund administration and its corresponding systems is a plus;
• In-depth and proven project management, delivery and leadership skills (both technical and people as well as change management); Agile certification (Scrum, IPMA, etc.) and practical experience as a plus;
• Excellent language skills in English (verbal/written) are a requirement, German is a plus;
• Ability to act as a mediator on complex topics between business and technology teams;
• Passion for project management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach in order to get things done;
• Self-motivated team player with strong analytical and organizational skills.

What You Can Expect

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours, and a home office allowance for equipping work environments with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners – we go the extra mile to make an impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional and personal development is a priority at our company, both on an individual and business level; we offer various internal and external trainings.