Senior Program Manager

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Experis IT is Europe's leading IT&T recruitment agency. We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with Business opportunities across several professional sectors, with IT being at the heart of our operations.

On behalf of our client, one of the MARKET LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL DEVICES/PHARMACEUTICALS WITH HQ IN BASEL, Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Senior Program Manager to work on site in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

This is a CONTRACTING position from the 6TH OF AUGUST UNTIL THE END OF THIS YEAR, THERE WILL MOST LIKELY BE AN EXTENSION, PROJECT IS PLANNED TO RUN UNTIL THE END OF 2019.

BACKGROUND: We are searching for you, a very Senior Program Manager that is experienced with PMM to operate a PMO to structure a significant organizational change program. The content of this Program is confidential. Further details about the program will be shared with potential candidates at a later stage as it is a quite sensitive subject and currently strictly confidential matter.

WHAT YOUR ROLE WILL ENTAIL:

Work alongside the internal manager to create and manage a significant change program containing multiple complex work streams. Create operational project plans, manage status updates, risks and ensure compliance with the Project Management Methodology (PMM) and all audit requirements.

In a program there is a need to identify and manage cross-project dependencies and often the project management office (PMO) may not have sufficient insight of the risk, issues, requirements, design or solution to be able to usefully manage these. The program manager may be well placed to provide this insight by actively seeking out such information from the project managers although in large and/or complex projects, a specific role may be required. However, this insight arises, the program manager needs this in order to be comfortable that the overall program goals are achievable. Prioritizing coordinating and managing ICT projects/ICT programs (a number of related projects with the same or similar objectives) taking into account the corporate strategy. Ensuring human resources in the area of ICT project management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

- 8+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT AREA (focus of roles as Program Manager)
- EXPERT-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT METHODOLOGIES, technologies, languages, standards and processes
- Proven track record of managing COMPLEX GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE PROGRAMS
- Experience with oversighting of the purpose and status of the projects in a program
- Using this oversight to support project-level activity to ensure the program goals are met by providing a decision-making capacity that cannot be achieved at project level or by providing the project manager with a program perspective when required
- Using this oversight as a sounding board for ideas and approaches to solving project issues that have program impacts
- Excellent understanding of complex landscapes and relationships (business, systems, policies)
- Excellent ability to communicate to others
- Capability to think strategically
- Fluent English speaking

IT WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

- German

GENERAL INFORMATION:

- Preferred start date: 06.08.2018
- Latest start date: 15.08.2018
- End date: 31.12.2018
- Extension: An extension is planned, but needs to be approved. The program is expected to run until end 2019.
- Work load: 100%
- Work location: Kaiseraugst
- Remote: To be decided after initial onboarding period (to be defined).
- Travel: Travelling to Europe, US (approx. 25%)
- Department: Diagnostics IT, Solution Maintenance and Support

If you are a result oriented person who is currently looking for an exciting new position the job description applies to your skills, then we look forward to receiving your application!

If you aren't sure whether you should apply or have any questions, please call Nastasia Whyte.