Senior Project Manager
Volpi Group
Volpi is a leading manufacturer of optoelectronic modules that sit at the heart of In Vitro Diagnostics and Life Sciences instruments. We serve a broad range of customers that include established instrument manufacturers as well as start-ups entering the field.
As part of our continued growth, we are currently looking for a new colleague to join us in the role of
Senior Project Manager
at our Swiss headquarter in Dietikon (Zurich). In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in optical engineering to the development of innovative opto-mechatronic systems, making a significant impact on the future of diagnostics and life sciences.
What you can expect:
As a Senior Project Manager at Volpi, you can expect to lead multiple projects, manage resources, and engage in strategic planning while ensuring alignment with stakeholders and mentoring team members. Your role will involve overseeing project performance, implementing process improvements, and adapting to changing priorities to achieve company objectives.
Your responsibilities:
- Responsibility for the successful planning, execution, and closing of projects with respect to scope, time, and cost
- Perform the project management role in a strong matrix organization with a Project Management Office
- Most projects will be product development projects, technically sophisticated solutions tailored to customer needs from ideas to serial production. A minor part of the projects will be organizational or infrastructure projects
- Create customer value by understanding the requirements and the constraints and bring them together
- Support bidding team during quotation process by defining the project management plan covering scope, time and cost based on the stakeholder inputs and according to Volpi’s ISO13485 certified development processes
- Execute projects by creating a motivated project team, directing the work, monitoring and controlling the progress, managing risks and changes, and managing stakeholders
- Close projects by assuring fulfillment and getting formal acceptance
Continuously improving the project management processes
Who we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science or engineering, Master’s preferred
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record in customer-centric delivery
- Proven experience in product development projects across Life Sciences, IVD, or medical devices within ISO 13485-regulated environments
- Solid technical background in optical metrology, mechatronics, manufacturing processes, and/or biomedical chemistry
- Proven record in managing the development of technologically sophisticated solutions and complex systems
- Operations, manufacturing and after-sales service knowledge
- Sophisticated communication skills, including group presentation, negotiation and influencing
- Advanced managerial and leadership skills, including planning and organization, decision making, problem solving and program and risk management
- Willingness to travel approx. 2-5%
What we offer:
- competitive total compensation
- enjoy 27 vacation days (22 days & 5 bridging days)
- opportunity to work remotely one day per week
- complimentary parking spaces provided
- experience a flat organizational structure
- collaboration with our team in the United States
- take advantage of quick decision-making processes, long-term career opportunities, and personalized professional development
- step into a role that offers independence, variety, and the potential for growth within a dynamic, international setting
- work in a contemporary office building featuring a rooftop terrace, conveniently located near the Dietikon train station
- participate in regular social and professional events with colleagues
- join a highly motivated, friendly team and enjoy attractive employment terms
Important notice:
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs sent without a prior written agreement will be considered unsolicited, and we reserve the right to process them without incurring any agency fees.
Contact
Recruiter
Volpi AG
Phone: +41 44 732 43 83