International Software Project Manager

International Software Project Manager

Experis IT is Europe's leading IT recruitment agency. With operations in over 50 countries and offices in Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne, we will leverage our extensive client network to help you accelerate your career in Switzerland.

On behalf of our client, a globally leading travel retail company, we are looking for an International Software Project Manager. For this perm position, our client is looking for an English-speaking candidate who can start as soon as possible. Are you a passionate person with multiple years of experience in managing software projects, who is looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you seeking a new opportunity? If yes, then please have a look at the details below:

What you can expect:

• Analyze and define the Group's current and future Corporate Application needs and propose alternatives to resolve them
• Support the Global IT Director in the definition and management of Corporate Application projects
• Build and deploy all Corporate Applications in a thin-client environment and architecture
• Management of outsourcers: supervise technical work of external vendors for Global applications
• Manage and maintain the current Corporate Applications running on .NET technology and on Microsoft SQL databases (2008 upwards - emphasis on SQL 2016)
• Management of the Corporate Applications IT architecture
• Manage file interfacing and data integration for the companies in the group through Integration Middleware technology
• Liaise with Regional and Country IT for compliance with Global IT standards
• Support the generation of reports on Corporate technologies
• Ensure understanding and adherence to standard policies and procedures for the IT Community

What they expect from you:

• University degree in Engineering, IT or Computer Science
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience
• At least 5 years of project management experience in applications development
• Deep knowledge of .NET framework and/or Java
• Proven track record in development, debugging and roll-out of multi-layer production systems; MS SQL 2008, IIS, Window's environments - particular 3-tier client / server applications
• Good knowledge of ERP / Management Information Systems procedures, incl. Marketing Promotions, Retail Price concepts, Logistics, Order Processing "from the order to the shipping", Invoicing, Procurement, Accounting, Budgeting, Financials and Human Resources
• Strong knowledge in relational database technologies, report generating tools
• Internationally-recognized professional certification in project management
• Experience working in multicultural environment
• Very process oriented, hands-on and able to handle pressure
• Highly motivated, flexible and team oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written skills in English - any other language would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel worldwide up to 10% of the time
• Knowledge of Retail Processes would be an asset

Interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However, should you have any questions please contact Philipp Haller on +41 61 282 22 15

Even though this position may not be the perfect fit for you, please reach out to us, as we have hundreds of open positions at Experis IT across Switzerland.

You can find more interesting IT roles in Switzerland here: https://www.experis.ch/it-jobs-in-switzerland