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Senior Project Manager, PaaS & Cloud Automation

Avaloq


Job Location:

Lugano - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Own the Architecture & Technology  projects end to end. Take projects from initiation through execution to closure cloud platforms platform automation middleware and the IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services built on top and be accountable for the result not just the plan.
  • Lead technical delivery teams and go deep with them. Instruct and steer engineering teams from analysis and architecture through development to live service deep-diving into the technology yourself and driving consensus where opinions differ.
  • Run sound project governance. Set up and manage financials resources scope quality and timeline; identify risks and issues early remove blockers for the team and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders peers and engineers.
  • Manage client and sales expectations. Be the credible voice towards clients and internal sales throughout the implementation clear status honest timelines and a polished business and technical pitch up to C-suite and Board level.
  • Bridge business vision and technical reality. Translate our service and product ambitions into concrete technical implementation and translate technical constraints back into commercial language senior stakeholders can decide on.

Qualifications :

  • Five or more years in project management for technical cross-functional projects plus a university degree in technology business or a comparable field.
  • A proven track record delivering complex programmes end to end spanning multiple engineering teams through the full software lifecycle (build test release on time) in an international diverse and agile-driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure Platform Engineering automation and IaaS PaaS SaaS and BPaaS concepts with a proven track record of building and delivering scalable infrastructure platforms and services for real customers not just consuming them.
  • Technical credibility with engineers. You can discuss implementation detail with developers drive consensus among stakeholders who disagree and pick up new technologies in the cloud/IT space quickly.
  • Effective communication in English up to C-suite and Board level a polished business and technical pitch combined with a can-do attitude and the willingness to drive difficult conversations to a practical solution. Italian is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information :

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire compensate and promote regardless of origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

 

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial insti ... View more

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