Senior IT Project Manager (f/m/d)

Your area of work 

The CFS IT Department delivers technology to support Clearstream Fund Services (CFS) business in providing Clearstream’s services across all fund types, from mutual funds to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and alternative funds.

The Project Manager is responsible to successfully manage the implementation of CFS IT projects within the agreed scope, timeline and budget, in accordance with the Deutsche Börse project Methodology and client’s business objectives. The Project Manager is mainly in charge of project planning, resourcing, budgeting, progress reporting, project team management and troubleshooting.

As Senior Project Manager, with the support of multiple teams and entities, you will work on IT projects related to the strategic 2026 roadmap including the development of new products and services, IT landscape integration in case of Merger & Acquisition, technological IT projects such as Cloud migration. You will join a team of 15+ professionals participating in projects and having different roles: Business Analysts, Project Management Office and Project Managers.
The ideal candidate should have an IT background with a good understanding of the Asset Management industry.  

Your responsibilities

As Senior Project Manager, you will be expected to deliver complex multi-locations projects with high quality standards, and you will be responsible to:

• Ensure successful implementation of CFS project(s) within project scope, budget and timeline.

• Analyze and manage project risks and issues in accordance to Clearstream Executive Management risk appetite.

• Monitor and report the project progress to Executive Management and other portfolio governing body.

• Take full ownership of projects financials, reconcile, analyze gaps and explain discrepancies.

• Lead groups of business and IT stakeholders to agree on functional and or technical solutions to unblock complex situations.

• Chair project governing bodies and any project related forum.

• Manage and support business transitions (technical and planning) and ensure proper governance and controls are in place.

• Coach other junior project managers and support them in their day to day work, guide them through the methodology and way of working.

Your profile 

• 8-15 years of proven track record in a similar role.

• Ideally project management certification, PMI, Prince 2, AgilePM or equivalent, with an IT background

• Experience within financial services, knowledge of the investment funds industry would be considered as a plus.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English; French/German or/and any other languages will be an asset.

Permanent & Full time contract