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Head of IT Project Governance & Delivery

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
Lead and structure IT project governance and delivery across a portfolio of strategic initiatives Manage a team of project managers, ensure alignment with business goals, and drive cross-functional execution from planning to adoption.

added 17/07/2025

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

About Our Client

  • Company based in Geneva

Job Description



  • 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



The Successful Applicant



  • 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

What's on Offer



  • 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



Quote job ref
JN-052025-6752305

Job summary

Job Function
Information Technology
Specialisation
IT Project & Programme Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052025-6752305

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