On - Senior Lead Project Manager Operations - Zürich

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Operations

In short

We are seeking a Senior Lead Project Manager with extensive IT knowledge and a proven ability to strategically lead highly complex, large-scale cross-functional projects that drive business transformation across Operations and Supply Chain, from initiation through global deployment. Based in our Zurich office, you will be a critical driver within our dynamic Operations PPM & PMO, partnering closely with Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure exceptional project execution and significant business impact. This role demands deep expertise in Agile Project Management, particularly within the context of complex systems implementation, organizational change, and process re-engineering in an operational and supply chain context.

Your mission

– Strategically manage highly complex, enterprise-wide cross-functional projects that drive significant business transformation across Operations and Supply Chain, guiding them through all phases from strategic initiation and detailed discovery to execution, successful deployment, and global roll-out.

– Serve as the lead Project Manager for critical, high-impact system transformation and process optimization initiatives specifically within Operations and Supply Chain, often involving multiple interdependencies and significant organizational change.

– Actively contribute to our Operational Excellence targets and future company growth objectives, identifying and facilitating solutions that yield measurable improvements and competitive advantages for operational efficiency.

– Champion organizational scalability through streamlined system and process landscapes that address current challenges and anticipate future needs within Operations and Supply Chain.

– Provide expert guidance and mentorship on advanced agile project management methodologies and best practices, influencing project approaches across the organization.

Your story

– Demonstrated passion and 8+ years of progressive, hands-on project management experience, with a significant focus on leading large-scale, complex enterprise-level cross-functional transformation projects, especially within Operations and/or Supply Chain.

– Mastery of advanced Project Management tools and methodologies, with a track record of tailoring approaches to diverse project needs and organizational contexts.

– Exceptional ability to assume ultimate ownership of multiple, highly complex projects simultaneously, navigating dynamic environments, managing competing priorities, and adapting methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.

– Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities, capable of dissecting multifaceted challenges and developing innovative, long-term solutions for operational and supply chain excellence.

– Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with extensive experience influencing and presenting to executive leadership, and navigating complex organizational dynamics.

– Business proficiency in English is required.

Meet the team

Join our forward-thinking Operations PPM & PMO Team, dedicated to challenging and enhancing our existing processes to facilitate future growth and efficiency, all while prioritizing customer-centricity. Collaborating with global functions and regions, we are committed to achieving Operational Excellence through innovative thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging the latest technologies.