Job Description

Shape the future of manufacturing technology

Are you a collaborative project professional who thrives on bringing people, technology, and business goals together to deliver impactful results? Join us to shape the future of secure, innovative manufacturing technologies while growing your career in a supportive and truly global environment.

Purpose of the Position

In this highly visible role, you will lead strategic technology initiatives that drive innovation, resilience, and operational excellence across our global manufacturing network. From digital transformation and cybersecurity to infrastructure and manufacturing technologies, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our sites are equipped with secure, reliable, and future-ready solutions.

Working with talented colleagues across Europe, the United States, and Asia, you will bring strategy to life by turning ambitious business priorities into measurable results. Through strong stakeholder partnerships, effective project leadership, and disciplined execution, you will deliver programs that make a real impact on how we manufacture and deliver life-

Welcome to Our Team

You will join the Strategy Execution & Enterprise Program Management team, where we turn strategy into action by managing high-impact, cross-functional programs with transparency and accountability. We are a collaborative, high-performing, and genuinely supportive team that deeply values diverse perspectives, individual initiative, and continuous growth. Working across multiple regions and functions, we foster an inclusive environment where innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead & Coordinate: Manage multiple key projects and workstreams from planning to delivery.
• Plan & Mitigate: Develop project plans, track milestones, manage dependencies, and address risks proactively.
• Build Alignment: Foster collaboration and build strong relationships across technical and business stakeholders.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Support enterprise programs in manufacturing technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Facilitate Governance: Enable effective project governance, transparent reporting, and collaborative decision-making.
• Global Collaboration: Coordinate activities across international teams and time zones.
• Site Deployment: Support the deployment and transformation of technology solutions across manufacturing sites.
• Empower Teams: Help project teams and technical experts overcome roadblocks and deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare reports, dashboards, governance materials, and communications for leadership decision-making.
• Change Readiness: Support change management, adoption, and operational readiness for strategic technology initiatives.

Your Profile

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, alongside a proven track record of managing projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Global Mindset: Professional fluency in English, with a passion for collaborating across diverse cultures and global time zones.
• Adaptability: Experience working successfully within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Industry Awareness: Experience or a strong interest in manufacturing environments, operations, or highly regulated industries (such as pharma, biotech, medical devices, or chemicals).
• Technical Curiosity: Exposure to or familiarity with cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, digital transformation, or manufacturing systems.
• Methodology: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or PMP methodologies (certifications are highly valued but not mandatory).

What We Offer

• Growth & Development: Exciting global projects with clear pathways for professional growth and international career development.
• Work-Life Harmony: A flexible, hybrid working model designed to fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary, incentive pay, and an internal reward and referral program.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive pension and health insurance contributions, plus a Multisport Card.
• Generous Time Off: 5 weeks of annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of fully paid certified sick leave, and 40 paid hours annually for volunteering.
• Family Support: 12 weeks of parental contribution to support your family's milestones.
• Customizable Benefits: A flexible cafeteria benefits program (meal vouchers, sports, culture, travel, etc.) and exclusive partner discounts (Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, etc.).
• Modern Tools & Amenities: Up-to-date laptop and iPhone, plus convenient site amenities including garage parking and cyclist-friendly facilities.

Required Skills:

Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/2/2026

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