Head of Project Management

Business type

Types of Jobs - Project management / Transformation

Complementary business types

Types of Jobs - General Management

Job title

Head of Project Management (f/m/d)

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Expected start date

01/08/2026

Management position

Yes

Job summary

As Head of Project Management & PMO, you will lead and continuously evolve the project delivery function within Alto Wealth & Distribution Professional Services. With a team of 10 Project Managers and 2 PMO professionals, you will ensure that implementation projects are delivered with excellence — reliably, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Your role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight and hands-on ownership where it matters most. From governance and portfolio transparency to delivery standards and continuous improvement, you will shape how successful project delivery looks in practice — supported by modern tooling and AI in everyday work.

Please hand in your CV in English as we do not process French CVs.

Supplementary Information

• 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
• Taking hands-on ownership of our largest, most strategic and most critical implementation projects is part of your day-to-day business
• 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

Geographical area

Europe, Germany

City

Aachen, Paris, Frankfurt

Remote work

hybrid

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Finance, Business Administration, IT or other related field 

Level of minimal experience

11 years and more

Experience

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

Required skills

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

Languages

English (Fluent)

Languages

English, German, French (plus)