Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

As Head of Project Management, you will lead and continuously evolve the project delivery function within Alto Wealth & Distribution Professional Services. With a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals, you will ensure that implementation projects are delivered with excellence - reliably, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight and hands-on ownership where it matters most. From governance and portfolio transparency to delivery standards and continuous improvement, you will shape how successful project delivery looks in practice - supported by modern tooling and AI in everyday work.

Your job – Your passion

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals is at the heart of your role
• You own the full project portfolio lifecycle — from scoping and planning to delivery, reporting and closure
• You take hands-on ownership of our largest, most strategic and most critical implementation projects
• Defining and evolving project governance, delivery standards, methodologies and quality assurance is one of your key responsibilities
• You ensure effective resource and capacity planning across the project management function
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and acting as the first escalation point for delivery topics is essential in this role
• You keep risks, issues, dependencies and change requests under control — across projects and at portfolio level
• Making sure PMO outputs, reporting and tools create clarity, consistency and better decisions is a core part of your responsibility
• Driving continuous improvement, modern delivery practices and the smart use of AI and project tooling completes your area of ownership

Your profile – Your strengths

• Bringing 10+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in financial services, wealth or asset management, and IT, makes you a great fit for this role
• Solid leadership experience and a proven track record in managing complex project portfolios and implementation projects are part of your profile
• A strong understanding of wealth management processes, trade lifecycle, data flows and middle-office operations helps you navigate complex delivery environments with confidence
• You know how to work with senior stakeholders and bring hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Clear communication, strategic thinking and a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset set you apart
• Being fluent in English and German is essential; French is a plus

Our offer to you

• Great creative freedom and a variety of opportunities for further development in a very trusting and appreciative environment
• The choice between different work models (office or hybrid) with flexible working hours, a working time account, overtime regulations and modern and ergonomically equipped workstations
• State-of-the-art collaboration tools for efficient hybrid working (e. g.,Stackoverflow for Teams)
• A family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere where ideas are created together with the best colleagues on earth!