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Head of Global Project Management Office

Location Nänikon, Kanton Zürich Publicatiedatum September 12, 2024 Job ID 17354
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Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
In our AutoChem business unit, we develop synthesis, sampling and reaction analysis tools for scientists in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. We provide scientists the information they need to deliver life-changing products. Join our team in the AutoChem Zurich site (Nänikon-Greifensee) or in our AutoChem Headquarters in Maryland, Columbia (US) and support the fast-growing business opportunity within our unit. 


In this role, your will be responsible for the following tasks: 
  • You lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) team to ensure project lifecycle management processes (PLM framework) are followed, and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders in a cross-functional project setup and an international environment
  • You develop, implement, and continuously improve project management methodologies, tools, and best practices based on METTLER TOLEDO frameworks to ensure consistent and efficient project execution across the organization
  • You provide strategic guidance and support to project managers to ensure they have the necessary resources, training, and tools to deliver successful projects
  • You ensure project performance metrics are established, monitored, and reported to senior management to enable informed decision-making
  • You promote continuous improvements to drive process efficiency and effectiveness
  • You coordinate cross-functional product development and industrialization projects to ensure fully integrated development, accountability, and proper alignment of key deliverables with project timelines. These activities include:
  • Managing technical requirements aligned with market requirements in close collaboration with the relevant Product Managers/Product Owners and key stakeholders and communities within AutoChem and other business areas from METTLER TOLEDO
  • Integrating service, manufacturability, and quality requirements
  • Coordinating R&D activities (Software, Firmware, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering, Testing)
  • Collaborating with the Production Organization (PO) to establish a robust supply chain and ensure an efficient transfer to manufacturing
What You Need to Succeed
Following requirements are necessary for this role: 
  • You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, a related technical or scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, an advanced degree is preferred
  • You have five or more years of experience as a Senior Project Manager in a mechatronics and/or software products development organization and ideally with line management experience
  • You are experienced working in a matrix, and ideally international, environment
  • You have an open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, and the ability to interact with key stakeholders in a global organization
  • You are a strong team player with the ability to lead by example
  • You possess excellent organizational and planning skills
  • You have strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities
  • You have demonstrated experience in facilitating teams and/or projects in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain management environment
  • You hold a PMP/IPMA Certification, which is a plus
  • You have knowledge of SAP, which is a plus
  • You have experience in Azure DevOps, which is a plus
  • You are fluent in English, both spoken and written, German language skills are a plus
Our Offer to You
We offer:
  • Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
  • A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
  • Free parking and direct access to public transport
  • Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees 
  • A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
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