Global Project Manager

Coopers Group; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Group is seeking a seasoned global project manager with 5+ years in regulated industries (MedTech, Pharma, Diagnostics) to lead development and lifecycle initiatives from scoping through budgets. This role demands cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will implement PM processes, set KPIs/OKRs, manage risk, and coach teams in Waterfall, Agile and SAFe. Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or basic vocational training.
• Minimum 5 years cross-functional global PM experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, SAFe and Scrum.
• Proficient IT PM tools: Google, Jira, Trello, Lucidboard.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking and result-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and leads product development and care structures with scope, timelines, budgets and cost control.
• Implements PM processes, guides milestone reviews and capacity planning.
• Defines KPIs/OKRs and advises on holistic planning and risk management.
• Identifies risks, bottlenecks and communicates issues to stakeholders.
• Collaborates with leads and coaches team members to improve delivery.

Skills

Global cross-functional project mgmt

Waterfall

Agile

SAFe

Scrum

English (Fluent)

German (bonus)

Education

Bachelor Degree or basic vocational training

Tools

Google

Jira

Trello

Lucidboard

Job description

You bring 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. Then this is your next career step!

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.

Your background:

• 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, German is a plus
• Competencies: Curious, structured approach, strong communication and influencing skills, analytical and critical thinking, result driven, continuous improvement mindset

Job Profil (RWD525)

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