AVS Digital Project Manager
AVS Digital Project Manager
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AVS Digital Project Manager
Location: Alcon Japan Office: Minato-ku or Koto-Ku Tokyo
Travel: Up to 25%
Overview
At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon.
We are seeking an AVS Digital Project Manager with a strong background in customer-facing IT implementation projectsideally within the healthcare sector and involving Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This role is critical to the successful delivery integration and adoption of connected digital solutions for healthcare customers.
You will lead implementation projects with cross-functional teamsincluding sales engineers digital architects clinical application specialists and technical servicesthrough seamless onboarding and optimization of our SaaS platforms integrated with medical devices. Your primary focus is to drive smooth timely implementation experiences and ensure satisfaction for both internal stakeholders and healthcare providers such as surgeons nurses and technicians. Typical project timelines range from 1 to 3 weeks.
To succeed in this role youll need a strong combination of project-based implementation experience business acumen a sales-oriented mindset and operational execution discipline. This is a strategic customer-facing role that demands clear communication adaptability emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead onboarding and integration of digital platforms (AVS and future digital health technologies)
Manage customer-facing implementation projects and ensure technical delivery
Apply understanding of digital connectivity and clinical workflows to deliver value
Orchestrate internal teams (Sales Service Clinical IT) to align on implementation goals
Track project milestones deliverables and dependencies
Facilitate meetings lead crucial conversations and ensure alignment across functions
Maintain and update project documentation operational checklists and templates
Proactively identify risks and ensure timely mitigation
Leverage project data to generate insights and support continuous improvement
Participate in operational excellence initiatives and contribute to scalable processes
Translate business goals and OKRs into actionable implementation plans
Communicate clearly and consistently across all organizational levels
Support change management and stakeholder engagement
Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
5 years in project management IT implementation or business operations in a cross-functional environment
Fluent in English & Japanese (excellent verbal and written communication skills are required with the ability to confidently engage in daily conversations with native English speakers including customers clinical stakeholders and internal teams.)- Additional languages a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with digital execution performance metrics and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in complex uncertain or ambiguous environments
Familiarity with DICOM HL7 FHIR EHR and network-connected systems (no hands-on config needed)
Technical understanding of healthcare IT systems or digital workflows
Skilled in negotiation influence and conflict resolution
Strong business acumen and ability to align execution to strategic priorities
Proficient in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet Jira Microsoft Project)
Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry
Preferred Qualifications
PMP or equivalent certification
ITIL certification
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban SAFe)
Operational excellence or business process mapping background
Experience with connected medical devices or digital health platforms
Understanding of healthcare regulations and data privacy (HIPAA GDPR HITECH FDA guidelines)
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Training and continuous development
Be part of a high-performing global leader in ophthalmology with many opportunities to grow your career
International exposure
Open friendly and collaborative culture
Work in a dynamic environment with a supportive high-impact team
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Employment Type
Full-Time
