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Head of Project Management (f/m/d)
lead · Asset Management
Vacancy details
General information
Entity
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
(1) Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024
(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025
(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)
Reference
2026-113569Publication date
02/09/2026Job description
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
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, Germany
City
Aachen, Paris, FrankfurtRemote work
hybrid
Candidate criteria
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)