Senior Project Manager

Role: Senior Project Manager

Location: VASS Liestal

We are:

А global digital transformation company with a team of 4600 experts in 24 countries, in Europe, America and Asia, working together to put organizations at the forefront of innovation by bringing together talent, knowledge and technology.

Our approach is based on conscious technology, through which we create positive environments and meaningful opportunities, always in our own way, making the complex simple.

VASS Switzerland is a dedicated Adobe partner, delivering sustainable digitalization projects based on modern web and digital marketing technologies. Our expertise has its roots in Adobe Experience Cloud, but goes beyond it with mobile development, integrated chatbots and cutting edge technologies such as virtual reality.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in Liestal. You will work in an open-minded, collaborative environment with people who are passionate about web development, digital products, and technology.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex digital projects, working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary Agile teams. You will translate business objectives into clear project strategies, drive successful delivery, and ensure that projects meet their goals in terms of scope, quality, budget, and timeline.

You will have the opportunity to lead projects for some of the largest companies in the Swiss market and work with modern technologies and development frameworks, where quality, design, architecture, and user experience are key priorities.
As a senior member of our Project Management team, you will also contribute to improving our delivery processes, support colleagues, and help shape how we successfully deliver complex digital initiatives.

You will:

• Own and lead projects end-to-end, from initial concept and pitch through planning, implementation, launch, and final delivery.
• Define project objectives, scope, milestones, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while ensuring projects remain aligned with business objectives.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, timelines, scope, quality, risks, and dependencies, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Act as a trusted senior point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations at both operational and management levels.
• Advise clients on project strategy, priorities, processes, and digital solutions, translating business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Facilitate workshops, steering meetings, presentations, and project reviews with stakeholders and larger audiences.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Agile teams, working closely with developers, designers, architects, product specialists, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, and Development teams to shape solutions, estimate projects, and ensure a smooth transition from sales to delivery.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, changes, and escalations, ensuring transparent communication and effective resolution.
• Establish effective project governance, reporting, and communication structures for complex client engagements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Support and mentor other Project Managers and contribute your experience to a larger Project Management community.
• Setup your own agentic and AI powered processes to increase efficiency in organization.
  

You have:

• 5+ years of professional experience in project management, ideally in a digital agency, software development, consulting, or technology environment.
• Proven experience managing complex digital projects with direct customer responsibility, preferably for enterprise clients.
• Experience leading projects involving web technologies, software development, and modern digital platforms from a project management perspective.
• Experience managing large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including multiple stakeholders, teams, and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development processes, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams.
• A solid understanding of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and commercial project management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• The ability to confidently communicate with both technical experts and senior business stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to getting things done.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented working style, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• The ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues and successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• A genuine affinity for technology, digital products, and web development.
• Fluent German and English language skills (C1-C2 level).

What can you expect:

• Hybrid work
• A flexible working time model
• An organization that is open to your ideas
• Open-minded and dynamic teams
• Exposure to interesting and versatile software projects
• Attractive opportunities in an international environment
• Chance to further develop your skills and grow by attending various trainings and conferences
• 5 weeks of annual leave, plus an additional day for every calendar year you stay with us

If you want to join a dynamic company where technological challenges will be found in your day to day we are waiting for you in the great VASS team.

And we encourage you to be the best version of yourself: Transformative, Creative, Honest, Vibrant!

At VASS we take action every day to achieve a favourable environment that facilitates and promotes equal opportunities, non-discrimination, diversity and inclusion of all people. We select our talent based on business needs, skills and merits. 🌟