Lab Automation Engineer (m/f/d) — Coopers Group AG
- Location
- Zug
- Contract
- contracting
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The role involves planning, budgeting, risk management, timelines, resources, KPIs, and stakeholder communication , while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring projects stay on track.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or natural science field , a background in Biochemistry/Chemistry , and 3–5 years of project management experience , including both Waterfall and Agile/SAFe methodologies , with strong MS Office/Google Suite and project management software skills. Location: Rotkreuz Duration: 1 year/possible extension
- The role involves planning, budgeting, risk management, timelines, resources, KPIs, and stakeholder communication , while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring projects stay on track.
- The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or natural science field , a background in Biochemistry/Chemistry , and 3–5 years of project management experience , including both Waterfall and Agile/SAFe methodologies , with strong MS Office/Google Suite and project management software skills. Location: Rotkreuz Duration: 1 year/possible extension
- & Responsibilities: Main tasks:
- Sets up & implements project/program/product structures for product development & product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress, and cost control.
- Life Sciences - Engineering Contracting Full Time Immediately - duration: 12 months Laboratory, Project Management, Chemistry
Main responsibilities
- & Responsibilities: Main tasks:
- Sets up & implements project/program/product structures for product development & product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress, and cost control.
- Creates, coordinates, and maintains integrated project plans including dependencies, resources, and budgets allowing the teams to work efficiently and effectively.
- Accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis;
- Budget; and robust planning.
- Consistently executes project management processes including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews (cQCR, SCR & fQCR), etc., as applicable & may lead improvement initiatives.
- Follows best practices in project/product teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing best practices and knowledge among peers.
- Selects project methodology and applies agile methods as appropriate, including coaching and guiding teams in project methodology including agile practices (with Project/Program Leads or PMC management if appropriate).
- Can work in a hybrid Agile role combining Agile methods (usually within the project/product team) with non-Agile techniques (usually needed with partners and some functions).
- Manages meetings and may manage knowledge sharing between project/product teams and sub-chapters to enhance project effectiveness and optimized delivery.
Key requirements
- Life Sciences - Engineering Contracting Full Time Immediately - duration: 12 months Laboratory, Project Management, Chemistry
Company and context
- Is acting as a trusted advisor with a 360° view on all levels to advise and support the project/product teams as well as the broader organization in holistic planning project risk management
- scenario creation as well as critical path analysis to ensure an optimized value delivery.
- Single point of contact & control for project and program data collected from the functions.
- Identifies project risks and describes potential implications for budget, timeline, and scope.
- Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions, and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on track while communicating issues proactively to stakeholders.
- Manages project/product team information to support the teams themselves, the Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and/or other governing body decision-making.
- Frequently provides high-level/pre-defined and recent planning data for scenario analysis and decision-making on a portfolio level.
- Acts as Agile Program Manager as defined by Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where applicable.
- Work closely with Sub-Chapter Leads, Network Leads, Functional Partners, Finance, Portfolio Management, Analytics & Insights, and other chapters to ensure an optimized project delivery.
- Coach other members of the project/product team as well as peers, develop new skills, and provide ongoing, constructive feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations
Additional details
- The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or natural science field , a background in Biochemistry/Chemistry , and 3–5 years of project management experience , including both Waterfall and Agile/SAFe methodologies , with strong MS Office/Google Suite and project management software skills. Duration: 1 year/possible extension Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis;
- Is acting as a trusted advisor with a 360° view on all levels to advise and support the project/product teams as well as the broader organization in holistic planning; project risk management; scenario creation as well as critical path analysis to ensure an optimized value delivery.
- Identifies and communicates areas for improvement and potential solutions in the Sub-Chapter or Project Management Chapter.
Notes and original content
- The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or natural science field , a background in Biochemistry/Chemistry , and 3–5 years of project management experience , including both Waterfall and Agile/SAFe methodologies , with strong MS Office/Google Suite and project management software skills.
- Location: Rotkreuz
- Duration: 1 year/possible extension
- Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Main tasks:
- Accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management;
- Critical path analysis;
- Scenario creation and analysis;
- Requirements:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Coopers Group AG offer for this role?
Coopers Group AG lists CHF 78'500 - 119'000 gross per year for this position in Zug. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Coopers Group AG offer?
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