Global Project Manager

As the Project Manager the individual will be responsible for planning executing and closing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating internal resources and third parties managing risks and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards in line with internal PM framework and best practice. This role assumes you will be able to manage projects using different methodologies depending on the project type and nature.

Key responsibilities encompass but are not limited to:

1. Project Planning & Initiation:

• Define project scope goals deliverables timelines and success criteria.
• Create detailed project plans schedules and resource allocation.
• Identify and apply the right PM methodology depending on the type of the project (software integration transition process optimization etc.)

2. Execution & Monitoring:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on milestones.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with project governance.

3. Stakeholders Management:

• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates risks and issues to key stakeholders and executives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and reports.

4. Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify track and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate when needed.

5. Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Ensure resources are effectively allocated and optimized.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g. charters plans logs).
• Provide reports and post-project evaluations to inform future projects.

7. Change Management Support: Partner with change and L&D teams to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in the region

9. Tool & System Stewardship: Ensure correct usage of project management tools (e.g. MS Project Kanbanize Service Now)

10. Capability Building: designing adjusting and deploying PM standard and driving PMO maturity growth leveraging internal and external resources

Qualifications :

For application please submit English CV. 

• Experience: 5 years in project or program management roles related to Shared Service Center transition in the finance field is mandatory and proven track of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Education: Bachelors degree (required); MBA or Masters degree (preferred)
• Industries: Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B revenue)
• Systems: Expertise with ERP (SAP Oracle) BPM tools PM tools (MS Project Management Service Now Jira Kanbanize and other)
• Strong understanding of project management (PMI Prince2 Agile Waterfall)
• Ability to handle multiple projects of different types
• Excellent communication and influencing skills including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
• Ability to solve problems facilitate and manage risks in transparent and organized manner
• Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred
• Business travel is required up to 30%

Additional Information :

Why SGS

• Global and very stable company world leader in the TIC (Testing Inspection and Certification) industry.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
• SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
• Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.  We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time