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PMO Lead

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Medela logoMedela · Baar
Full-timeHybrid1w ago
Cross-functional CollaborationRisk Management
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Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or IT) or Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Biology).
  • Minimum of 8 years in device development is compulsory and a minimum of 3 years in a program or project manager role.
  • Deep knowledge of the cross-functional disciplinary landscape for the medical device industry and regulated environments.
  • Ability to create a trust-based environment with different roles contributing to value creation.
  • Responsibly, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus.

Benefits

At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and wellbeing through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.Due to work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss Nationals, UK, EU citizens as well as relevant work-permit holders for Switzerland.For this recruitment we will not consider any applications sent through by agencies.Health insurance

Additional Information

Join us as a PMO Lead and act as the strategic R&D project portfolio and innovation hub within Medela. In this role, you will drive portfolio governance, oversee end-to-end project delivery, and apply strong project management expertise to ensure successful outcomes. You will connect strategy with execution in building a PMO and driving projects from research through development to successful launch. We are seeking a R&D PMO Lead to join our team How you'll make an impact Oversee the innovation pipeline and drive R&D project portfolio alignment and prioritization, ensuring dependencies are captured and synergies exploited. Enabling and supporting Project Managers and Project Teams by facilitating, leading, and coaching efficient and effective project execution, optimizing on time to market Set up the PMO, including governance frameworks, tools, and governance structures to build organizational project excellence. Communicate with stakeholders on all levels, managing the performance across projects, support in resource and capability planning and drive continuous improvement. Perform proactive risk management by providing in a project risk matrix, balancing scope, timelines, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements. Lead and support complex projects end-to-end, across the full device development lifecycle from concept to launch. Coach and train Project Teams on project management skills and methodologies and cross-functional collaboration throughout the project life cycle. Location This is a Baar-based hybrid role, with three in-office days each week to enable rapid collaboration.

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