Senior Transformation and Project Manager

About the role

Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure, encompassing digital transformation, regulatory compliance, or operational efficiency. You will bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with German and European financial regulations.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure, encompassing digital transformation, regulatory compliance, or operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives, department heads, and external vendors. Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and KPIs.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant financial industry regulations and standards (e.g., BaFin requirements, MaRisk, DORA, GDPR, ECB guidelines).
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple workstreams. Forecast, track, and manage project budgets, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop robust contingency plans to ensure seamless project execution.
• Champion best practices in project management. Apply the appropriate methodologies tailored to the specific needs of the project.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to junior project managers, business analysts, and project team members.

What you'll need

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services sector (banking, asset management, insurance, or fintech).
• Ability to distill complex, technical, or regulatory information into clear, actionable insights for C-level executives and steering committees.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence to deliver difficult news or status updates transparently and constructively.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and drive accountability in cross-functional teams without formal disciplinary authority.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm, focused, and objective in high-stakes situations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and align stakeholders with competing priorities. Strong negotiation skills to secure resources and manage scope creep.
• Business fluent in both German and English language skills.

Nice to have

• Active certification in standard project management frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level B/C) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use.

What they offer

• Home office budget.
• Learning and development budget of EUR 1000 per year and transparent growth framework.
• Competitive salary and variable remuneration program.
• Monthly meal allowance and Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• 28 vacation days, increasing after 2 and 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.