Global Project Manager (m/f/d)

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Global Project Manager for a temporary assignment of 1 year, with high probability of extension.

A healthier future is what drives Roche to innovate, continuously advance science, and ensure access to necessary healthcare today and for generations to come. Creating a world with more time for loved ones is what defines Roche. The RDS PMC - Project Management Sub-Chapter based in Rotkreuz offers an exciting opportunity for a Global Project Manager to join the team. This team supports projects across the diagnostics portfolio.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Project Implementation: Sets up and leads structures for product development and product care, including scoping, communication, timelines, resources, budgets, progress, and cost control. Creates and maintains integrated project plans, ensuring efficient team operations. Accountable for quality in risk management and lessons learned, critical path analysis, scenario creation, budgeting, and robust planning.
• Project Management Execution: Consistently implements project management processes, including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews, as applicable, and may lead improvement initiatives. Selects and applies suitable methodologies, coaching teams in agile practices and effectively handling hybrid Agile roles.
• Goal Setting and Advisory: Establishes, measures, and reports Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), standard metrics, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), or Outcome Based Planning (OBPs) to improve project quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Acts as a trusted advisor, supporting holistic planning, risk management, scenario creation, and critical path analysis, serving as the single point of contact for project data.
• Risk Management and Information Support: Identifies project risks and potential impacts on budget, timeline, and scope. Proactively addresses gaps, bottlenecks, and delays, proposing solutions and communicating issues to stakeholders. Manages team information to support decision-making at various levels and provides planning data for scenario analysis.
• Collaboration and Coaching: Works closely with various leads and partners to ensure optimized project delivery. Coaches team members and peers, developing new skills and providing constructive feedback. Actively contributes to team learning by recognizing areas to strengthen and exploring solutions together.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree or basic vocational training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cross-functional global project management within a regulated environment, preferably in life cycle management and the development of diagnostic, MedTech, pharmaceutical, or food products
• Proven experience with Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and Scrum methodologies
• Experience with IT project management tools is mandatory (e.g., Google Workspace, Jira, Trello, Lucidspark/Lucidboard)
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Strong competencies: curious, structured approach, strong communication and influencing skills, analytical and critical thinking, results-driven, and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts

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Kontakt
Kristof Wildmann

Arbeitsort
Rotkreuz

Pensum
100%

Position
Mitarbeiter

Branche
Projektleitung + Management