Project Manager

MD Transcend is recruiting for the exciting position of a Project Manager. This role will take part in one of the key strategic digital transformation programs within the Medical Devices Sector.

**Position Overview**:
You will be a core team member of the Program Management Office for and will have a key focus on the project management of the validation activities. Additionally the role needs to champion the testing methodology the teams have to follow throughout the lifecycle of the project. The role is essential to ensure that all business requirements are appropriately validated whilst keeping that the project timeline intact.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Project / Program management**:

- Monitor the various project (testing) cycles and keep the testing timelines and planning of the various project and testing cycles integrated with the complete program plan
- Build awareness on critical issues and hold teams accountable to deliver against critical task with a focus on Testing (Business Simulation testing / User Acceptance Testing / Regression Testing)
- Effectively coordinate priorities and timelines across the different project value streams
- Effective and transparent communication towards PMO on status / results and make risks clear where appropriate
- Work closely with our technology partners to ensure effective and timely closure of their deliverables (Object delivery / Defect resolution / Transports /...).

**Project & Program Methodology**:

- Coach and train project team members on the overall project methodology as well as individual aspects of the testing approach.
- Drive effective and consistent use of Project tools (eg: Jira / X-Ray).
- Identify, propose and implement improvements on existing project management tools and processes.

**Qualifications**
**Education**:

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree **required**; advanced degree or MBA is highly desirable
- PMP, FPX, or equivalent certifications preferred
- Certification in areas of expertise (e.g., APICS, Lean/Six Sigma /Process Excellence, etc.) is helpful

**Experience**:

- Minimum Eight (8) years of meaningful experience required
- Experience working within virtual teams in complex organizations
- Demonstrated hands-on large project management/delivery experience
- SAP or other major ERP implementation experience is highly preferred
- In depth involvement in software / technology testing and validation

**Knowledge, Skills and capabilities**:

- Excellent Program / Project management Skills combined with in depth knowledge of Software Delivery and Testing methodologies and processes
- Ability to inspire change via strong engagement/communication combined with Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, with proven track record to influence/collaborate to get to desired result
- Ability to communicate appropriately with all levels within the organization from analyst to senior leaders) as well as the ability to collaborate and build positive relationships
- Outcome Oriented - ability to drive to ambitious timelines
- Pro active, Self-starter with ability to make a difference quickly
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies with other functions, including end-customer touchpoints is required.

**Primary Location**
Switzerland-Zug-Zug
- **Other Locations**
Europe/Middle East/Africa
**Organization**
Synthes GmbH (7111)
**Job Function**
Info Technology
**Requisition ID**
2105992167W