HSBC

Project Manager

HSBC Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

Sep 09
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Switzerland
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About the role

The Project Manager will lead the initiation, design, and delivery of technology and business change programs while managing stakeholders and project financials. They are responsible for balancing scope, timelines, and risks to ensure successful outcomes and benefits realization.

What they look for

Project management Agile delivery Stakeholder management Change management Technology delivery Financial oversight Risk management Business analysis Private banking Avaloq Microsoft Dynamics Regulatory project implementation Communication Leadership Strategic planning

Requirements

Candidates should have strong experience in Agile delivery and large-scale technology or front-office change management within a global environment. Excellent relationship management skills and proficiency in English are required, with French language skills and Private Banking system knowledge considered strong assets.

Benefits

Healthcare Life assurance Pension Family friendly leaves Variable pay plans

Full description

The opportunity:

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead change initiation, design and delivery and are accountable for successful delivery of both Technology and Business Change Programmes and ensuring benefits realisation.

Are you interested? Do you have strong project/programme management experience delivering large-scale technology and/or front-office change in a global environment? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

As a Project Manager, you will operate at an executive level and engage and influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders and partners across HSBC. The remit area may be market-based, regional or global, and may cross multiple Global Business/Global Functions.

In this role you will:

  • Help drive day-to-day programme delivery, balancing scope, timelines, dependencies, budget and risk to keep outcomes on track
  • Partner with business stakeholders to break down complex requirements into Epics and User Stories aligned to technology backlogs, minimising cross-product dependencies
  • Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable delivery and remove blockers
  • Apply HSBC change and transformation frameworks, ensuring agreed methodologies, standards and governance are followed consistently
  • Establish and maintain robust delivery controls (resourcing plans, roles and responsibilities, schedules, reporting cadence, RAID and decision logs)
  • Own programme financial and performance oversight, including headcount and capitalisation, and provide clear reporting and recommendations to steerco/leadership to protect benefits realisation

You should apply if you have:

  • Experience working in Agile delivery environment, with the ability to implement best practices and uplift teams
  • Excellent project management analytical skills and task management skills
  • Previous experience of delivering a large-scale technology and/or front office change in a global team beneficial
  • Exceptional relationship management, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes
  • Fluent in English, French strongly preferred
  • Expereince with Private Banking front office systems desirable
  • Knowledge of Avaloq will be nice to have
  • Knowledge of Microsift Dynamics or any client reporting tools strong advantage
  • Implementation of private banking regulatory project strong advantage
  • Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers

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