Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join our team.You will lead engineering capital projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective implementation of new or improved assets in line with business requirements and safety standards. This role primarily focuses on projects in northern Switzerland, with occasional regional support as needed.

🔥Reponsibilities :

• Lead and manage capital projects or programs, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide expert advice and direction on technical and project management aspects at critical points.
• Liaise with technical resources, principal engineers, and key stakeholders to ensure projects meet HSE and business requirements.
• Act as Project Manager or Project Engineer for multiple projects in northern Switzerland, with occasional regional support.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation to start-up, for major and minor projects.
• Shape project scope by translating business needs into viable options, managing trade-offs, and selecting the best-fit solutions.
• Direct and control third-party contractors/vendors, handling contract ownership, disputes, negotiations, and arbitrations as needed.
• Develop and execute communication strategies for stakeholders and senior leaders, ensuring timely dissemination of information and escalation of relevant issues.
• Apply the latest project management processes, controls, change, and risk management techniques to ensure effective project delivery.
• Identify and secure necessary resources, build and lead large project teams, and manage their performance throughout the project lifecycle.

🎯Your Profile :

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, covering the complete project lifecycle.
• Experience in major projects, preferably within multinational companies.
• Exposure to project management in the Agrochemical, Pharma, Chemical, or process industry.
• Experience delivering projects in multicultural environments with global stakeholders.
• Knowledge of operational HSE and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of project control processes and governance.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in English and German (a third European language is a plus).
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent education.
• Excellent leadership, networking, and communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation abilities.

💡Our company culture:

1. Agility: Evolve in a flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.

2. International: Benefit from international collaborations and numerous mobility opportunities.

3. Intrapreneurship: Get involved in parallel initiatives or develop your own Business Unit.

4. Listening Management: Receive personalized support throughout your professional journey.

Amaris Consulting is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.