Release Manager recruitment

Urgent requirement: one of the leading wealth managers is looking for a release manager to join their team in Geneva. The hold holder will be the right hand of the Head of Operations, engaging with program managers, suppliers and other department within the bank. 

Main accountabilities

•    Planning and execution of releasing systems and software into internal and external facing investment systems and environments
•    Coordinate release activities with internal groups and external vendors and partners
•    Manage internal and external communication activities associated with project and release efforts
•    Create and manage project plans that address project approaches, deliverables, change management, resource and budget requirements, and implementation schedule
•    Manage time sensitive project and release efforts
•    Lead a variety of meetings to accomplish project and release efforts
•    Track and report status to all levels of the organization (team members, sponsors and management)

Requirements

•    Proven track record in Project Management from inception to delivery
•    Experience in release management within a large financial organisation
•    Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and best practices
•    Excellent written and verbal communications skills
•    Ability to lead, manage, influence and drive towards decisions
•    Detailed experience in working with business partners, technology teams, and customers in defining requirements and managing deliveries
•    Understanding of systems infrastructure, application development and associated technologies of a high-availability online environment
•    Ability to understand and resolve conflicts
•    Attention to detail with strong organizational and problem solving skills
•    Ability to deliver results under pressure with a high energy, can-do, results-oriented personality
•    Experience with risk management
•    English required, French and/or other languages strongly advantageous

This is a 10 month contract to start as soon as possible.

If your profile matches the requirements, please apply only or contact Bénicia Jeulin on +442070923228 or at benicia.jeulin@eamesconsulting.com