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Job Function

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

CH002 Gubelstrasse, Zug

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for (Associate) Project Manager to be in Zug or others countries in EMEA.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

Position Summary

The (Associate) Project Manager (PM) will be part of the Supply Chain Excellence Group, reporting into the MedTech Supply Chain Organization for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The PM will use their project management skills, end to end thinking and supply chain knowledge to lead the overall shaping, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects. The scope of these projects will encompass a variety of topics within the customer service and distribution/transportation disciplines.

First Project

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify, and track tags attached to objects.

Current State

The sterile implant surgery kit is lent to Hospitals and requires an inspection for completeness upon its return. Currently this is a highly manual and a time-consuming process, which prolongs the implant kit replenishment cycle/availability for the next surgery, impacting outbound performance.

Project Objective

Deploy state of art RFID Technology to improve the Inbound, invoicing and replenishment process for Sterile loaner sets facilities in Spain, Austria & Italy. Driving these facilities toward automation and digitalization to enhance the customer experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Program / Project Portfolio Scoping, Shaping & Management: Defines project objectives (FPOs) and timelines. Identifies and recruits project team members, conducts a project kick off, creates a budget and follows associated budget approval process. Forms a Steering Committee and secures project sponsors. Re-scopes program as needed throughout the program lifecycle.

Accountable for the successful delivery of multiple simultaneous projects, spanning multiple functional areas and locations

Budget Management: Tracks and reports budget vs. actual spend. Manages associated approval and reporting requirements. Updates relevant systems.

Day To Day Program Management

• Sets up regular team connects, prepares agendas and takes meeting minutes
• Provides overall project delivery management including scheduling, cost, scope management, communications, resource management, alternatives analyses, project integration, sub-team management and proactive risk management
• Maintains project deliverables, milestones, and project objectives
• Supports project (cross-functional) team activities to meet aligned objectives on time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner, while driving team and individual accountability
• Utilizes project and program tracking and reporting tools, thereby ensuring appropriate, timely, and transparent visibility of status at all organizational levels
• Creates synergies with other programs, monitors interdependencies and identifies the impact on other business functions
• Proactively identifies and escalates risks and issues as well as facilitates contingency plans and problem resolution
• Ensures documentation of, and access to, key project documents, presentations, and data
• Knows and follows all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintains the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Stakeholders, SteerCo members and Sponsors. Ensuring pro-active communication, regular report outs and readily available dashboards on respective projects
• Works on change and communication plans to inform & train the organization
  
  

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent certification

Required Years of Related Experience: 5

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

• Prior experience in project management
• Project Management Training/certification (i.e. FPX) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred
• Supply Chain experience is a plus
• Experience working across different business functions
• Prior experience in MedTech is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to meet project objectives by successfully managing, tracking, and implementing plans considering scope, quality, time, and cost
• Exceptional analytical and financial acumen, with a proven ability to use data to drive strategic decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience with collaborating and influencing in matrix organizations is preferred
• Must be comfortable with constructively challenging the status quo as a change agent and looking for new ways to improve processes and results
• The ability to toggle between big picture and attention to detail required
• Must be self-directed and accountable with proven ability to work well under pressure, rapidly react and adjust to new evolving business environments and priority adjustments
• Must be comfortable working in an ambiguous environment where regulations and requirements change, assumptions need to be taken and revised and the team need to be supported in dealing with this
• Good English language skills, other languages are a plus
• Good Power Point and Excel skills required
  
  

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements.

While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!