Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER

Role:
Solution Integration & Services (SIS) is a critical contributor and enabler of client's divisional aspiration to realize the connected core lab, and to provide integrated diagnostics information anywhere, anytime.

For the two programs "Cyber Security Improvement Program and Dia Common Assets", we are looking for an experienced Project Manager (m/f), who will work 50%, of his/her time in each program. You have the opportunity to join two multinational teams, managing the continuous improvement of our current key workflow lab automation systems. Below both programs together with the responsibilities are explained

CYBER SECURITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
Considering the increasing importance and criticality of product cyber security, the Leadership Team has decided to launch the client's wide Cyber Security Improvement Program to enhance cyber security measures related to our products and solutions, under the mandate of SIS to establish and provide the respective standards and governance

For this the DIA Cyber Security Improvement Program will run a set of change management projects for setting technical standards, redefine processes, run communication-, awareness-, campaigns, distribute Cyber Security Best Practices and run a set of technical and non-technical Pilot Projects in various DIA initiatives. This program will enable the Business Areas to comply with Cyber Security requirements and customer expectations with the outcome to become prepared for DIA being a leader in digital health and enable a secure digital transformation of the company. The roles mission is to identify, manage- estimate and align costs, prioritize, coordinate projects and subproject engaged with the Cyber Security Improvement Program implementation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assumes responsibility for Program execution and delivery within scope, budget, and time line
* Serves the Program as a formal Centre of Excellence in Program/Project Management Methodology
* Supports definition and management of Program/Project Governance processes and procedures
* Owns definition and implementation of Program/Project Management Processes
* Provides dedicated assistance to the Program Lead,
* Manages scope, schedule, and budget at program level (consolidating input from Sub-Project Leads)
* Provides centralized management of program changes, risk tracking, issue resolution, and decision making and handles all related documentation
* Prepares solid fact base for decision making at Program LT, OC and SC level
* Conducts Program level reporting function (consolidating input from Sub-Project Leads)
* Oversees and provides direction and guidance to individual Sub-Project Leads on all Project Management and execution matters w/o directly managing any individual Project components personally

DIA COMMON ASSETS TEAM:
Client's platform team is developing software kits for our diagnostic instruments software projects. Within the instrument assets program, the OS engineering team is providing tailored and hardened operating system images (Windows and Linux) according to the requirements of our internal projects. The DevOps team is providing tool chains for building, testing and monitoring along the software development process in collaboration with software engineering teams. Additionally they manage the interaction with the IT organization which provides the underlying IT infrastructure.
In this role you will be collaborating with two project leaders and assume delegated tasks from them in collaboration with the product owners. This is an excellent opportunity to support and manage a complex environment by successfully applying your Agile Project Management, Communications and Stakeholder Management skills.

RESPONSIBILITY
* You support the project setup (eg project start form, scope management, stakeholder management), project planning, project implementation, progress- & cost control, and project closure
* You manage project information to support project teams (eg project steering board, etc.) and decision-making
* You handle Project- and Management meetings (organize project meetings, set agenda, edit and distribute minutes)
* You guide, manage and track preparation for program milestone reviews and manage the preparation of the consolidated program status Reports
* You define and implement reports including key performance indicators (KPIs) for the program to enable teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
* You enable and support Program Risk Management
* You provide aligned and common communication structure

REQUIREMENTS:
-Minimum 5 years of experience in IT, Product, Project- and Program Management across different Businesses, Functions, Sites and Countries and addressing complex technical and non-technical topics at various management levels
-Proven experience and deep understanding in technical Program Project aspects
-Demonstrated ability in implementing complex IT and Cyber Security related projects (IoT, Embedded, Safety Critical Products, Digital- Cloud and Big Data- Platforms)
-Experience in effectively managing cross-functional virtual teams, influencing key stakeholders including senior managers across complex industries
-Strong organizational, methodological and communication skills
-Experience in product management and portfolio management
-Basic Know-how in Information Technology, Product and Cyber Security
-Knowledge in modern IT environments like cloud based services and DevOps environments
-Understanding in product life cycle management and digital supported services
-Willingness to travel 20 to 40% of your time

Nice to have:
-Project management certification (eg IPMA, PMP, PRINCE2) is an advantage

EDUCATION:
-Completed studies in the field of engineering, natural sciences or business or related field

LANGUAGES:
-English: fluent (spokenGerman nice to have

REFERENCE NO.: 917229NC
ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical
LOCATION: Luzern und Region
WORKLOAD: 100%
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: Till 28/02/2019

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ABOUT US:
ITech Consult is a certified ISO 9001:2008 Swiss company with offices also located in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult is specialised in delivering IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals; hence we well understand what it means to be professionally supported in your search for a new project and being employed.