PMO (DE/EN)
Experis is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions.
On beahlf of our Pharmaceutical company in Kaiseraugst (close to Basel) we are looking for a PMO preferably who has exposure to MES projects. This is a contact for 8 months.
Background:
The PMO will enable successful business transformation of the local MES installations by ensuring that local Project Management processes/practices are in place to meet the project deliverables, outcomes and schedule.
The PMO will work in alignment with the Deployment PMO to understand core dependencies to and critical path of that initiative.The PMO will support the local MES Project Managers and the local MES teams in their activities and ensure clear communications, updates and reporting. Position will report to local MES Project Managers and dotted line reporting to Deployment PMO .
The perfect candidate: has a Bachelors Degree or Masters degree and brings around 10 years of hands-on experience in managing IT projects. Additionally we are looking for someone who has a hands-on attitude and is a solution finder.
General Information:
* Start date: asap
* latest Start Date: 1.12.24
* Planned duration: June 2025
* Workplace: Kaiseraugst
* barrier free Workplace: no
* Workload: 80-100%
* Remote/Home Office: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Manage all aspects of Project life-cycle to facilitate successful delivery on time, on cost and on quality
* Develop and oversee detailed local project plans in alignment with global ones, with clear critical path and contingency defined
* Ensure project management methodology is in place in a timely manner and the team is coached in how to use it
* Use the deliverables list as basis for the project plan and define additional deliverables as needed
* Ensure all contributors are represented in the plan, understand and commit to the plan
* Implement local status reporting for project activities & provide feedback and metrics to report project status to Management and all key stakeholders.
* Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
* Own and drive the risk management process
* Schedule & facilitate local working sessions, workshops, team meetings
* Ensure Change Control is in place (in terms of deliverable/timing changes between core/local)
* Assist in Change Management activities
Must Haves:
* Bachelors Degree or Masters degree
* Project Management (PMP or other global certification preferred)
* 10 years of hands-on experience in managing IT projects (preferably ERP and MES projects), with a successful track record in delivery of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams
* Ability to apply strong project management skills
* Proficient in use of project management tools and techniques
* Coaching/supporting teams
* Facilitating workshops
* Project Management systems
* Presentation, reporting , office apps
* SmartSheet experience
* German and English fluent
* Team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural environment
* Hands-on attitude and solution finder
* Excellent communication and presentation skills - with ability to communicate at any hierarchical level
* Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines/pressure
* Ability to work in a matrix environment.
Nice to Have:
* Agile Project Methodology knowledge and experience
* Previous exposure to MES projects
* S/4 Hana Project experience
* Experience of multi-site/global projects
If this job interests you please do send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However, should you have any questions please contact Elaine Kanwar elaine.kanwar(at)experis.ch or at +41 61 282 22 23
