Senior PM Team Lead – Strategy, Delivery & Growth

Ascent Health Services Switzerland; Schaffhausen; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

Transport allowance

25 days paid leave

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Ascent Health Services Switzerland is seeking a Project Management Team Lead to guide and grow our Project Management team, transforming the function into a strategic partner. You will blend project leadership with business analysis to translate needs into practical, measurable outcomes.

You will mentor a PM team, enhance PM and BA capabilities, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive cross-functional, technology-centered projects while managing risks and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in project management or business analysis in a matrix organization.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Pharma or healthcare exposure is advantageous.
• Residency in Switzerland and valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Build project management and business analysis capabilities across the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities.
• Lead complex cross‑functional, tech‑focused projects.
• Oversee priorities, risks, dependencies, resources and governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business/IT/Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Ascent Health Services Switzerland is seeking a Project Management Team Lead to guide and grow our Project Management team, transforming the function into a strategic partner. You will blend project leadership with business analysis to translate needs into practical, measurable outcomes.

You will mentor a PM team, enhance PM and BA capabilities, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive cross-functional, technology-centered projects while managing risks and governance.