Senior IT Project Manager - Contract
Oliver James is partnering with a global Energy provider business based in Zurich and Lucerne to find an IT Project Manager to work on a long-term contract basis (budgeted until end of 2026).
You will be play an important role in a complex business integration programme; with responsibility for the management and delivery of a number of IT projects based around infrastructure, systems and applications migrations. The role offers extensive flexible working arrangements, competitive daily rates and the opportunity to support a high-profile, long-term project.
Key Responsibilities
- Outline IT systems, infrastructure, and applications involved, with a detailed plan covering milestones, deliverables, and timelines
- Align IT teams (infrastructure, development, operations, security) on system dependencies, data flows, and technical requirements, addressing conflicts as needed
- Collaborate with IT stakeholders (architects, engineers, analysts) to gather input, validate decisions, and secure buy-in throughout the project
- Manage system migration, tool integration, and legacy platform retirement, ensuring minimal operational disruption
Requirements
- Proven track record as a Senior IT Project Manager on migration and integration projects
- Extensive experience managing and delivering infrastructure transitions, application rollouts and IT system migrations
- Excellent stakeholder management skills in both German and English
- Experience leading cross functional teams in complex organisations, ideally within Switzerland
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Contract Duration: 9-month initial contract, with potential for extension
Workload: 50-100%
Industry: Energy & Utilities
Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, applications are only open to Swiss nationals, EU citizens, or individuals with a valid Swiss work permit.
