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Sr. Lead - Commercial Project & Strategic Initiatives (12-Months Maternity Cover)
Location: Zurich
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We are looking for a talented and strategic-minded individual to temporarily fill the Commercial Process & Project Lead role. As Commercial Process & Project Lead, you will lead our process improvement initiatives and oversee the successful delivery of key projects within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency, enhance project management capabilities, and ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Your Mission
-Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the process and project management team. Set clear goals, expectations, and priorities. Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
-Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. Manage expectations and resolve conflicts as needed.
-Pipeline Management: Coordinate and manage the commercial project pipeline and prepare projects for presentation during Quarterly Increment Planning.
-Capacity Management: Manage capacity within the Commercial Project Team to optimize efficiency and maximize productivity. -Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key organizational projects.
-Process Management: Oversee the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives across the organization.
-Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns, and manage expectations. Prepare and present project status reports, milestones, and deliverables for all commercial projects to the Cross-Functional Program Management Team.
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Your story
-Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
-At least 6 years of experience in project, process, or program management.
-Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
-Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred.
-Strong understanding of process management and continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
-Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
-Proficiency with project management tools and software such as Asana.
-Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.