Project Manager

Location: 

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type:  Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.
With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.
The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

MAIN ROLE AND ACTIVITIES

• Leading cross-functional project team, in defining the necessary required concepts, solution design and all subsequent phases of successful MBE (Model Based Enterprise) system and process implementation
• Accountable for the entire digital MBE engineering program (Project Planning, Budget Management, Reporting)
• Provide and maintain an innovative working environment for the project team and all involved partners
• Interdisciplinary teamwork with various disciplines like development engineers, manufacturing experts, scientists, etc
• Responsible for MBE program roadmap and project plans that defines the time, budget, resources and scope of the project in compliance with the project sponsor
• Presentation of project progress in the frame of STECO boards based on project content, costs and project timeline
• Close collaboration with all involved stakeholders to assure appropriate deliverables and smart solutions
• Establish a comprehensive and powerful MBD interest group and external partner network
• Prepare & conduct presentation at various platforms to get people informed continuously about MBD Initiative
• Communication, Inspiring and Presenting of VAT's MBD vision and project to all stakeholders
• Close networking and continuous exchange of experience with VAT-s Digital Engineering Streams Plan
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KEY EXPERIENCES - What experiences bring success to this position?

• Several years of work experience as an IT project manager (5+). Active and resilient personality
• Operating experience in working directly with customers and partner networks
• Experience in leading interdisciplinary teams

COMPETENCIES  - What competencies bring success to this position?

• Bachelor Degree with experience in leading IT related projects; other degrees will be considered based on experience.
  An advanced degree is preferred
• Able to execute projects of significant complexity and uncertainty from concept through final implementation
• Strong adaptive communication skills to structure and influence discussions within the team and all involved stakeholders
  (Steering Committee, Executive Management, Quarterly Board Report Meetings, Competence Forum)
• Record of accomplishment in leading the delivery of complex projects
• Practical know how in eningeering, design and manufacturing processes would be preferable
• Basic Experience & Knowledge of CAD-CAM-CMM-PLM tools
• Ability to travel based on project requirements and manage different time zones
• Fluent in German & English (spoken and written)

You have any questions about this position? 

Contact Jochen Magnes via E-Mail or phone.