Project Manager / Implementation consultant

• Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to go-live for software implementation projects, managing both technical and business aspects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, managing relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams (project team, product team, IS team) to ensure timely and quality delivery of the solution.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management and milestones.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or disruptions.
• Manage project documentation, including status reports, budgets and client communications.
• Facilitate project meetings including kick-offs, status meetings and steering committees.
• Work with stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables and expectations.
• Actively participate in hands-on configuration of our software solution, providing assistance in UAT and contributing to internal and customer-facing documentation.

Must haves:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in client-facing software implementation or IT projects.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in implementing software applications (e.g. BPM software, ECM software and/or RPA technologies) as an IT Business Analyst/IT consultant/ IT System Analyst.
• Bachelor or Master in computer science, information technology, science, engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of workflow systems and their application to business process improvement (for example UML swimlanes, systems used by multiple departments in large organizations, trade/confirmation/payment flows in financial institutions).
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Fluency in English

Nice to haves:

• Hands-on experience in database and SQL.
• Comfortable with software architecture and integration.
• Experience working with financial institutions.
• Experience in model risk management, model development/ model validation. Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills