Head of IT Project Governance & Delivery

• Company based in Geneva

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

Profile

• 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

Job 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