Project Manager with Medical Device Experience

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  1. Contract
  2. English
  3. Associate
  4. Digital & Technology
  5. Zug
  6. Healthcare & Life Sciences

Skills

Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, Medical Devices, Software

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On behalf of our client, a global leader within the diagnostics industry, Swisslinx is looking for an experienced Project Manager Professional for an initial 1 year contract (extension likely) in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Please note that this position can be started remotely with the perspective of relocating and working on site once the Covid restrictions are lifted.

The program plays a key role in implementing the strategy for future innovative digital diagnostics solutions. The goal is to migrate and upgrade all software solutions to our newest version of the software within next years to come.The program runs globally over all 4 regions, and will cover thousands of projects within its scope, and is coordinated with hundreds of our customers. The Project Manager's role is to make sure projects and initiatives were undertaken within the program are well coordinated as well as that program resources and involved stakeholders are managed properly.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Proactive, dynamic person with a can-do approach
• High-level communication and presentation skills
• Set-up and adapt relevant processes and guides stakeholders through them
• Establish efficient and clear communication channels in alignment with relevant stakeholders multi-sites worldwide
• Cultivates extensive internal and external contacts with stakeholders
• Manages execution of cross-functional plans, track and report progress
• Permanently optimizes processes in order to increase quality and efficiency standards
• Creates and maintains integrated project -, resource- and budget plans
• Tactical coordination of dependencies across all projects and functions within an area or program
• Proactively identifies gaps, looks ahead for potential bottlenecks, issues or risks and proposes mitigation actions
• Proactively identify and implement preventive or corrective measures in the area of responsibility
• Analyze and adapt assumptions for project plans based on collected data
• Analyze and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) on program level
• Manages project information to support project decision making
• Handling and facilitating of project meetings and workshops

Must Haves:
• 3 years + of project management experience preferably in medical devices in a highly regulated industry, focusing on product development projects
• Prior project management experience in a Software environment would be a valuable asset
• Completed studies in the field of engineering, natural sciences, or comparable vocational training or further education
• Project management certification (e.g. SCRUM, SAFe, IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2) is an advantage
• Fluency in English is mandatory – spoken and written
• Ability to capture complex problems, analyze them and translate them into solutions
• Interest in the diagnostics sector and product

Nice to Haves:
• Microsoft Office & MS Visio - MS Project. Planisware would be desirable - SAP ERP would be an additional asset

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