Project Manager

Project Manager

Experis IT is Europe's leading IT recruitment agency. With offices in Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne, we specialise in the Information Technology sector.

On behalf of a leading pharmaceutical company in Switzerland, I am looking for a Project Manager. This is a contract position in its Rotkreuz offices. My client is looking for new team member who has experience in facilitation and enablement of programs, to be part of their sourcing group.

If you are interested in this position, then please check the criteria below:

JOB SUMMARY

For the program "POC IT", my client is looking for an experienced Project Manager. In this role you will be collaborating with several Project Leaders and the Program Leader, assuming delegated tasks from them. Furthermore, you will be given the responsibility for the projects set up (eg project start form, scope management, project handbook, etc.), as well as the project planning, project implementation, progress, cost control, and project closure.

YOUR TASKSowns version management and release of changes
- Handling of Project- and Management meetings (organize project meetings, set agenda, edit and distribute minutes)
- Guiding, management and tracking preparation for project milestone reviews
- Creating and maintaining integrated project, resource and budget plans
- Tactical coordination of dependencies, timelines and budgets for all projects and functions within an area or program
- Definition and implementation of harmonized, measures and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) for the projects to enable teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
- In the absence of the Project Leader run project team meetings
- Set-up and adapt relevant PMO processes and structure in alignment with PMO and relevant stakeholders and ensure process implementation within Project Team

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

- Several years of project management experience in the diagnostic environment, focusing on product development projects, typically in lab diagnostics
- Experience working in Agile SW development environment and interacting with SCRUM teams
- Completed studies in the field of engineering, natural sciences or comparable vocational training or further education
- Ability to capture complex problems, analyse them and translate them into solutions
- Autonomous, structured and goal-oriented working methods and a good team player
- Strong organizational, methodological and communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Advanced level of German & Spanish
- High level Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Good knowledge of MS Project or Planisware & MS Visio

WHAT IS NICE TO HAVE

- Project management certification (eg IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, SCRUM)
- VBA for Excel & SQL

OVERVIEW:

- Start date: 15.10.18
- End date: 30.09.19
- Location: Zuchwil

If you are a committed individual that likes challenges in a fast-paced environment, then kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. Should you have any questions please contact Alexander Russell on (see below) or via email (see below).