Global Project Manager

ITech Consult AG; Risch-Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ITech Consult AG is recruiting a Global Project Manager to drive cross-functional, regulated diagnostics projects from scoping through budget execution in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. You will implement hybrid Agile practices and coordinate with global teams, suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of global project management experience in MedTech/Pharma, strong risk management, KPI/OKR governance, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of global cross-functional project management within regulated environments such as MedTech, Pharma or Diagnostics.
• Proficient in Waterfall, Agile, SAFe and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with IT project management tools: Google Workspace, Jira, Trello and Lucidboard.
• Fluent English; German an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead product development and care structures including scope, timelines, resources, budgets and risk management.
• Lead project management processes for milestone reviews and capacity planning; coach teams in agile practices.
• Define KPIs/OKRs, monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify risks, mitigate bottlenecks and communicate issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Global project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile / Scrum / SAFe

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor Degree or basic vocational training

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

Trello

Lucidboard

Job description

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Global Project Manager

ITech Consult AG Vacant since : 13.10.2026 6343 Risch (ZG) 10% By agreement Temporary

Global Project Manager: Diagnostic / MedTech / Pharmaceutical / Food Products / GMP / Agile / Scrum / SAFe / Google / Jira / Trello / Lucidboard / English / Deutsch

Background:
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us .
The RDS PMC - Project Management Sub-Chapters based Rotkreuz has an exciting opportunity for a Global Project Manager to join their team. This team supports projects across the diagnostics portfolio.

The Perfect Candidate:
An ideal candidate brings 5+ years of global, cross-functional project management experience within regulated industries such as MedTech, Pharma, or Diagnostics, successfully driving product development and lifecycle initiatives from scoping through budget execution. They demonstrate mastery across Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies while leveraging digital tools like Jira, Trello, and Google Workspace to streamline operations and ensure rigorous risk management. Furthermore, they serve as a structured, fluent English-speaking trusted advisor who leverages KPIs and OKRs to mitigate bottlenecks, coach teams, and continuously improve project performance.

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 & 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 Degree or basic vocational training
* You bring a minimum of 5 years experience in cross functional global project management within regulated environment, preferably life cycle management, development of Diagnostic, MedTech, pharmaceutical or food products
* You are experienced in Waterfall, Agile, SAFe and Scrum methodologies
* Experience with IT project management tools is a must (please provide examples) Google, Jira, Trello, Lucidboard
* Languages: Fluent English, is a plus
* Competencies: Curious, structured approach, strong communication and influencing skills, analytical and critical thinking, result driven, continuous improvement mindset

Reference Nr.: 925322
: Global Project Manager
Industrie: Pharma
Location: Rotkreuz
Pensum: 100%
Start:04.01.2027(01.02.2027)
Duration: 12 + Months
Deadline: 19/09/2026

About us:

ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the fields of IT, life sciences, and engineering. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.

• Work location 6343 Risch (ZG)
• Workload 10%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Temporary
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