Project Manager

About the role

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a platform for the University of Zurich and swissuniversities. You will act as the single point of contact between the academic partners and the delivery team, ensuring requirements are captured, prioritized, and delivered on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage the project over ~26 weeks using an iterative approach.
• Gather, structure, and maintain traceability of functional requirements, including the 99 items from the RFP.
• Lead bi‑weekly on‑site governance meetings in Zurich and manage change control.
• Coordinate content collection and UAT participants on the university side, handling dependencies and risk monitoring.
• Serve as the operational SPOC during run‑phase and produce monthly service reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management for web/platform projects.
• Proven experience delivering websites/portals, preferably in the Swiss public or academic sector.
• Strong background in requirements engineering, backlog management, and traceability.
• Fluent English; German strongly preferred for local interactions.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and agile ceremonies.

Required skills

• Jira
• Confluence