PMO Lead - Life Sciences: Build & Govern PMO (On-Site Visp)

Swisslinx AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslinx AG seeks an experienced PMO Lead to establish and develop a structured Project Management Office in Visp, Switzerland. The role focuses on governance, portfolio management and improving delivery and business performance in a hands-on capacity.

The successful candidate will design the PMO operating model, lead cross‑functional governance and create a scalable framework that supports strategic objectives and value delivery. Fluent English is required; German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PMO leadership, portfolio management or transformation leadership.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of PMO operating models and governance structures.
• Proven track record in governing complex project portfolios and executive decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Establish the PMO operating model, governance and standardised ways of working.
• Lead portfolio planning and governance with stage-gate processes and integrated scheduling.
• Establish project controls including RAID, change control and financial governance.
• Define portfolio KPIs, dashboards and reporting structures for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance to align portfolio execution.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

English fluency

German advantageous

Job description

Swisslinx AG seeks an experienced PMO Lead to establish and develop a structured Project Management Office in Visp, Switzerland. The role focuses on governance, portfolio management and improving delivery and business performance in a hands-on capacity.

The successful candidate will design the PMO operating model, lead cross‑functional governance and create a scalable framework that supports strategic objectives and value delivery. Fluent English is required; German is advantageous.