Programme PMO and Delivery Lead - Consultant — Union Bancaire Privée
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24 days ago
Full description
- Mission
Lead the delivery of a complex, cross-border transformation by turning plans into shipped outcomes. You will own the integrated delivery roadmap, drive cross-stream execution, and ensure reliable releases. You translate financials controls and delivery data into actions, keep stakeholders decision-ready, and continuously improve delivery flow and predictability.
- Main responsibilities
Integrated Delivery Leadership
- Own the cross-programme delivery roadmap, release plan, and cutover/hypercare readiness
- Run the weekly delivery forum: cross-stream dependency sync, risk review, and unblock decisions
- Manage scope through structured change control; balance MVP vs. value and risk trade-offs
- Maintain critical path, handoffs, and sequencing across Tech and Business workstreams
- Ensure definition of done, entry/exit criteria, and quality gates are met for each phase
Execution Governance and Risk Control
- Operate stage gates/tollgates (Initiate/Plan/Build/Test/Deploy/Hypercare) with go/no-go criteria
- Drive programme-level RAID: anticipate impacts, secure mitigations, escalate early
- Ensure compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, SOX) in delivery plans
- Run periodic delivery health checks; implement corrective actions and systemic fixes
Financials Control
- Maintain multi-year budget and rolling forecast aligned to delivery phases and releases
- Track actuals vs. plan; manage variances, accruals, capitalization (CapEx/OpEx)
- Define and track benefits KPIs with baselines and realization plans tied to releases
- Vendor financial governance: PO tracking, SOW alignment, milestone billing, rate cards, burn.
- Partner with Finance on controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
Resource, Capacity
- Build the cross-stream capacity model across FTEs, contractors, and vendors
- Balance demand/supply, manage skills mix, and optimize onboarding/offboarding cadence
- Track utilization, productivity, and cost-to-serve; address bottlenecks swiftly
- Drive vendor performance management against delivery SLAs and quality metrics
Reporting, Insights, and Decision Velocity
- Run a cadence of weekly status, monthly performance, and quarterly deep-dives
- Maintain executive-ready packs and dashboards: milestones, risks, capacity, financials
- Turn delivery data into insights and scenarios; recommend and secure decisions
- Maintain a single source of truth for scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and benefits
Stakeholder Management
- Align with the Programme Director on priorities and decision options with trade-offs
- Map stakeholders and execute a communications plan across regions/functions
Tooling and Data for Delivery Flow
- Stand up and operate the delivery toolset Jira/Xray, Confluence, RAID, dashboards)
- Ensure data quality, version control, and access governance across all artefacts
- Automate reporting where possible; define KPI model for flow, predictability, and quality
- Your Profile
Experience and Qualifications
- 8–12+ years leading delivery or programme governance in complex, cross-border transformations
- Proven accountability for significant budgets across multi-vendor landscapes
- Track record delivering multi-workstream Tech + Business outcomes at scale
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related
- Preferred certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe/Scrum, MoP/MoV; CIMA/FP&A coursework beneficial
Skills and Competencies
- Languages: Fluent in English and French
- Delivery leadership: cross-stream orchestration, dependency management, cutover readiness
- Financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, CapEx/OpEx, benefits, unit economics
- Planning mastery: critical path, release planning, scenario modeling
- Data storytelling: convert delivery/financial metrics into clear decisions
- Communication: crisp, executive-ready materials; facilitation across time zones
- Risk and issue management under ambiguity; structured problem solving
- Tooling: PPM (e.g., Jira, Xray, Confluence), BI (Power BI), collaboration suites, advanced Excel
- Agile/hybrid fluency: scaled Agile practices integrated with stage-gate
- Others
- Swiss Residence
Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives
Questions about this listing
What salary does Union Bancaire Privée offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Genève is CHF 97'500 - 165'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Union Bancaire Privée. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Union Bancaire Privée offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Union Bancaire Privée during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Geneva's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Union Bancaire Privée?
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