BASEL OFFICE - Senior Project Manager IT Infrastructure

Viking River Cruises Ag
Basel, Switzerland
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Basel, Switzerland

Tech stack

Cloud Computing
Information Technology Operations
Microsoft Office
Software Systems
Systems Architecture
Enterprise Software Applications
Information Technology
Network Server

Job description

This position is part of the Global IT Infrastructure organization and reports directly to the Vice President, Global IT Infrastructure, with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President, Ship Development and Construction., The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading IT infrastructure and Audio-Visual (AV) technology programs across Newbuild and Drydock projects, ensuring strategic alignment between Ship operations, Ship Development and Construction and IT Operations. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering complex, large-scale IT solutions across the fleet - ensuring seamless integration during ship construction, delivery, and drydock periods., * Provide strategic leadership and oversight for IT infrastructure programs across Newbuild and Drydock projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and technology strategy.

  • Establish and manage program governance, including risk management and compliance.
  • Coordinate and manage multi-project dependencies, ensuring timely and synchronized delivery of IT systems during construction and drydock activities.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute program-level roadmaps and project plans, ensuring all deliverables meet schedule, scope, and budget objectives.
  • Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budget control for Newbuild and Drydock IT initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT infrastructure performance, resilience, and standardization across the fleet..
  • Oversee installation and commissioning of systems and hardware during Newbuild, drydock, and retrofit projects.
  • Deliver executive-level reporting on program progress, key risks, and financial performance
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all IT programs, including system architecture, configurations, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and maritime regulatory requirements.
  • Support additional strategic IT initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in IT project or program management, with a proven record delivering complex IT and AV infrastructure initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of core IT infrastructure domains - including servers, storage, networking, cloud, and enterprise applications.
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and manage cross-functional, multinational teams.
  • Maritime, shipbuilding, or large-scale industrial project experience is highly desirable.
  • Advanced certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or similar are strongly preferred.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively, including onboard ship assignments as required.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate effectively across diverse technical and business audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.

Benefits & conditions

  • Flexible working hours
  • Free soft drinks, juices and coffee
  • Regular company events, e.g. sports games, BBQ, cooking classes
  • A modern working environment with height-adjustable desks
  • A dynamic and fast-growing environment where you can drive your future
  • A free cruise for you and your +1 every year
  • A highly talented, passionate and international team
  • A brand-new canteen

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