Project Description
You will lead a high-impact transformation project that is reshaping our clients' software development lifecycle (SDLC) across the enterprise, accelerating our journey into an AI-enabled future. Collaborating with international, cross-functional teams, you will act as the strategic connector between business and technology, driving modern software engineering practices and facilitating organizational transition. If you thrive on complex change, managing executive stakeholders, and building momentum across diverse teams, this role offers the mandate and visibility to create a lasting impact across the enterprise.
What Will You Do
- Lead a CHF 15m+ transformational project to reshape and harmonize the SDLC across SIX.
- Orchestrate cross-functional teams (engineering, architecture, security, risk, compliance, operations, data/AI) across various locations and entities to deliver expected outcomes.
- Drive executive stakeholder management, shaping decisions in governance forums, and ensuring measurable business outcomes (time-to-market, quality, resilience).
- Plan and execute standards adoption and AI-readiness in collaboration with the SDLC Change Leads in different organizational units.
- Create momentum and foster engagement through effective communication, branding, and events.
- Own end-to-end project controls: deliverables, scope, budget, dependencies, risks, and reporting.
Requirements
- Master's degree (University or University of Applied Sciences) required.
- PRINCE2 (or PMP/IPMA equivalent) certification required.
- 7+ years of experience leading transformational and software delivery projects.
- 4–6 years of experience in the banking sector.
- Strong relationship management, marketing, and sales skills.
- Excellent coordination, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
- Proven cross-functional and international project leadership.
- Solid presentation and facilitation skills.
- Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience in organizational transformation initiatives.
- Strong project management expertise.
- Working knowledge of BI/analytics, programming, and modern SDLC tools (SAFe, Scrum, DevSecOps, CI/CD).
- 6+ years of well-developed interpersonal skills (teamwork, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict handling, adaptability).
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German, Spanish, or Polish is a plus.
Application Process
To express your interest in this position, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.