Senior Project Manager - Strategic Client Projects (German Speaker)

Grow with us! Universal Investment is on its way to becoming Europe's leading fund services platform and Super ManCo. We have provided innovative fund solutions for asset managers and institutional investors since 1968. From our offices in Frankfurt, Krakow, Luxembourg, Dublin, Paris, Singapore and Stockholm, we continue to expand internationally. We are currently looking for entrepreneurial people who want to grow and share in the profits of our success.Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic and business-critical client projects, acting as the central interface between clients, internal stakeholders and management.Your tasks and responsibilities:End-to-end responsibility for strategic and business-critical client projects, from initiation and planning through implementation, go-live and handover to business-as-usual operationsCentral project contact for key clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycleDefinition and management of project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, responsibilities and deliverables with all relevant stakeholdersCoordination of cross-functional project teams across Operations, Fund Accounting, IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Sales and Relationship-ManagementProactive management of project risks, dependencies, issues and changes, including timely escalation and appropriate mitigation measuresTranslation of complex client requirements into actionable workstreams and implementation plans aligned with operational capabilitiesPreparation and facilitation of project governance, including steering meetings, status reports, decision papers and management updatesEnsuring successful delivery against quality, timelines and client expectations, including structured handover and follow-up of open itemsYour skills and experience:A successfully completed degree in economics, business administration, finance or a comparable qualificationSeveral years of professional experience in project management, client implementation or a comparable role, preferably within asset management, fund administration or financial servicesProven track record in managing complex, cross-functional and client-facing projectsStrong project management skills and experience in structuring and driving projects with multiple stakeholders, dependencies and parallel workstreamsStrong understanding of the asset management / fund services environment and relevant operational processesExcellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to effectively interact with senior client representatives, internal management and subject matter expertsStrong customer and service orientation combined with a confident and professional demeanor in challenging project situationsHighly structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive topics independentlyStrong communication, presentation and negotiation skills as well as the ability to manage conflicts and escalations constructivelyExcellent written and spoken German and EnglishWhat we offer:Private health care and travel insuranceLife insuranceCafeteria Platform and sports packageCompany Pension Benefits – Employee Savings PlanAttractive Employee Referral Bonus ProgramAdditional day off for charityHoliday subsidy („wczasy pod gruszą”)Possibility of working from home