Currently we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager- Agile for one of our client’s team in Zurich.
Main / Project Tasks
As a key member in project team, you will act as a Project Manager actively contributing to project planning, monitoring and execution of projects using Agile methodology.The holder of this position will work at the interface between multiple disciplines, and is helping the teams to effectively and efficiently deliver on the project objectives agreed with the relevant governance bodies.
Key responsibilities include:
Create and maintain project plans on different decomposition levels
Follow Project management processes
Experience with Agile methodology
Creating and maintaining integrated task, resource and budget plans
Coaching and supporting the project teams in all project related tasks such as planning, reporting and control. This includes project risk and opportunity management
Moderation of meetings and workshops
Managing project information and support decision making
Guiding Project Management related team processes, ensuring consistency, transparency and optimization; implementing best practices to project teams; fostering continuous improvement by ensuring knowledge and experience exchange
Defining, measuring and reporting key performance indicators for projects, enabling teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
Performing budget and cost analyses for financial planning and status tracking
Work / Professional Experience
5 Years experience with standard project management processes (e.g. PMI, Agile)
Facing challenging customer environments
Education
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
Project Management training and certification (e.g. PMP, PMI, PRINCE 2)
Soft Skills
Self-motivation with a great ability to find solutions to complex problems
Interpersonal skills in building trustful relationships with peers in a multi-cultural environment are key to succeed
Good analytical thinking, a structured working manner, ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency
Languages
German - Advanced ; English - Advanced
If this role excites you, and you feel you could take this next challenge in your career, then don’t hesitate to send your application.
Please note that only candidates who are a close match will be contacted regarding this role. None Swiss / EU / EFTA Citizens can unfortunately not be considered.