Head of IT Project Governance & Delivery

Description

Play a key role in shaping IT transformation
- Autonomy to build and optimize project governance frameworks

Lead and structure the internal IT Project Office, defining clear project governance and delivery standards
Guide a team of about 5 project managers, providing coaching, leadership, and day-to-day oversight
Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to align project outcomes with company strategy
Build and roll out standardized methodologies, documentation, and KPIs to monitor execution
Manage resource allocation, budgeting, vendor collaboration, and third-party contributions
Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, proactively identifying delivery risks and proposing mitigation plans
Contribute to the cultural DNA: remain humble, pragmatic, and sensitive to the pace and values of a privately held group
Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to ensure long-term adoption of new tools and processes
Ensure reporting, dashboards, and project visibility to executive leadership

Proven experience in setting up or leading a PMO or portfolio function within an IT department
Background in financial services or trading environments is highly preferred
Experience managing complex IT programs (cloud, ERP, infrastructure) and cross-functional teams
Ability to deliver structure and discipline in a high-demand environment, while being agile and solution-driven
Fluent in English - French is a plus; comfortable interacting across cultures and seniority levels
Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on
Certified in project delivery methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile, etc.)
Familiar with tools such as Jira, ClickUp, MS Project, or similar

Join a financially solid company with a long-term vision and human-scale decision-making
Be part of a transformation journey where IT is a key strategic lever

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JN-052025-6752305

Job Function

Information Technology

Specialisation

IT Project & Programme Management

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-052025-6752305