International IT project management for a Swiss financial institution

The project at a glance

Project management

Technical project management for a core banking transformation

Interface

Reliable communication between suppliers and specialist departments.

Achievement of Objectives

Quality, deadlines and requirements under control despite high project complexity.

Industry

Finance, insurance and real estate

Customer

Leading financial institution in Switzerland

Technology / Product

Managed capacity & project support

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Project description

The task

As part of a large-scale digitalisation project in the banking sector in Switzerland, an experienced specialist was sought to take on the role of technical project manager.

The aim was to provide technical support for the integration of standard software from an international supplier – and to act as an interface between project participants in Switzerland and abroad.

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Solution

The realisation

collana solutions AG provided experienced project management with technical background knowledge, intercultural competence and the ability to efficiently coordinate heterogeneous teams.

The specialist assigned to the project took charge of operational project management and ensured smooth communication between the supplier abroad and the departments involved at the financial institution.

Technical coordination and quality assurance for the integration were also part of the remit.

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Result / Impact

This is how the problem was solved

The collaboration with collana solutions AG enabled the Swiss financial institution to successfully implement a critical part of the project despite its high complexity and international scope.

The technical project management team played a key role in ensuring that the requirements were met on schedule and to a high standard.

The clear communication structure reduced friction and enabled efficient software integration.

Best Choice for International Project Management

Taking technical responsibility – so that everything runs smoothly.