Initiative Manager
UBS
Initiative Manager
Switzerland - Zürich
Information Technology (IT)
Group Functions
Your role
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Project Manager to lead application migration efforts within our Environment Management team as part of the integration of Credit Suisse Applications into UBS. The ideal candidate will interface effectively with business and IT stakeholders across and beyond the program, ensuring alignment, seamless execution, and timely delivery. Domain expertise in Asset Management or Asset Servicing is a strong advantage
• Project Leadership: Oversee application migration planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary interface for business units, IT teams, and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clarity.
• Technical Oversight: Coordinate technical requirements, assess feasibility, and ensure target environment readiness.
• Reporting and Compliance: Track progress, deliver updates to leadership, and ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
Job Reference #
321746BR
City
Zürich
Job Type
Full Time
Your team
You'll be working in the Fund Admin Environment management team in Zurich whose primary objective is the integration of Credit Suisse Applications into UBS. Environment Team is also major contributor into the strategic remediation of the legacy platform.
Your expertise
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years in technical project management roles, with expertise in application migration and IT integration.
• Domain Expertise: Knowledge of Asset Management or Asset Servicing is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.”
About us
UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.
We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Disclaimer / Policy statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.