Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

aixigo is a software company specializing in digital investment advisory and wealth management solutions. The Head of Project Management will lead the project delivery function, manage a team of Project Managers and PMO professionals, oversee the project portfolio, and drive governance, quality, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals is at the heart of your role
• You own the full project portfolio lifecycle — from scoping and planning to delivery, reporting and closure
• You take hands-on ownership of our largest, most strategic and most critical implementation projects
• Defining and evolving project governance, delivery standards, methodologies and quality assurance is one of your key responsibilities
• You ensure effective resource and capacity planning across the project management function
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and acting as the first escalation point for delivery topics is essential in this role
• You keep risks, issues, dependencies and change requests under control — across projects and at portfolio level
• Making sure PMO outputs, reporting and tools create clarity, consistency and better decisions is a core part of your responsibility
• Driving continuous improvement, modern delivery practices and the smart use of AI and project tooling completes your area of ownership

Requirements:

• Bringing 10+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in financial services, wealth or asset management, and IT, makes you a great fit for this role
• Solid leadership experience and a proven track record in managing complex project portfolios and implementation projects are part of your profile
• A strong understanding of wealth management processes, trade lifecycle, data flows and middle-office operations helps you navigate complex delivery environments with confidence
• You know how to work with senior stakeholders and bring hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Clear communication, strategic thinking and a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset set you apart
• Being fluent in English and German is essential
• French is a plus