Here are some of the exciting tasks awaiting you:
- Assemble a diverse project team and craft a comprehensive project delivery plan.
- Understand the contractual nuances of each project.
- Oversee daily project management tasks.
- Consistently report on project status and progress to stakeholders at various levels.
- Implement and manage processes for risk, issue, and change during the project lifecycle.
- Secure client approval for both partial and complete project deliverables.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with agreed timelines, quality standards, budget, and profitability targets.
- Lead and deliver projects of varying sizes, potentially as part of a larger program.
- Manage and support team members, both locally and remotely.
- Foster collaboration with clients, third-party team members, and suppliers.
- Adhere to the company’s project management protocols and methodologies.
- Engage in business development activities to uncover new opportunities.
- Contribute to the proposal process and offer development.
- Enhance and share project management expertise within the Merkle framework.
- Provide general consulting services.
- Develop straightforward concepts and specifications.
At our company, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment. We believe that a diverse team brings wealth of perspectives and experiences, enriches our workplace, and enhances our ability to innovate. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in shaping the future of our company.
A mix of the following is the person we are looking for:
- 2+ years of experience leading projects of various scopes within a sizable program.
- A collaborative spirit, capable of working effectively at regional and international levels.
- Proficient in relationship building across all organizational tiers.
- Exceptional communication abilities.
- A strategic mindset with a focus on sales and business development.
- Certification as a Scrum Master, other certification a plus (e.g. Prince2, PMP, Agile PM, IPMA).
- Familiarity with contemporary project management methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Agile).
- A degree from an accredited institution or equivalent educational experience.
- Proficiency in German and English.
Why you should work with us?!
- We are cooperating with an all types and sizes of clients from all around the world which allows us to provide a very diverse portfolio of projects and technologies to choose from to our people.
- You will be part of a startup-minded branch of a company with a very strong and stable background of the Swiss headquarters.
- Your contributions will have a distinct impact on our clients
We work with motivated people, who support and enrich each other. We live the possibilities of the digital world through home office, meaning you can work anywhere (within Switzerland) with flexible (annual) working hours. We also value face-to-face exchanges - coffee or tea, biscuits or fruit are all welcomed on board and shared throughout our offices.
If you ever feel the need to take a break from the digital world, we love to get hands-on together and use pens, paper, and whiteboards for brainstorming sessions. Need to clear your head? Hit the foosball table, PlayStation, massage bench or yoga mat. For networking and (brain) food, we offer regular exchange formats, like meetings, tech labs and more. Not enough? We are full believers in education and support training, whether it be internally or externally. We support you.
These are some of the things we offer:
- 40-hour week & overtime compensation
- Independent home office management
- Flexible working hours model (flextime)
- Additional days-off on top of holidays (wellness days, volunteer days)
- State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
- Wide range of further education and development opportunities through our in-house Academy
- Various discounts e.g. for lunch options
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.
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