Project Manager - Engineering - (W/M/X)

Who are we? Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Heres what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidates shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you! Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, responsible for leading the engineering capital program for our northern Switzerland sites. The ideal candidate will manage a team of project managers, engineers, and support staff, ensuring timely and cost-effective implementation of new or improved assets that align with evolving business needs and safety standards.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of up to 10 project managers, engineers, and other resources, including contract resources. Oversee the engineering capital program, ensuring timely implementation of new or improved assets within agreed cost and safety parameters. Foster a culture of engineering professionalism and develop sustainable project management capabilities. Collaborate with technical resources, principal engineers, and key stakeholders to ensure projects meet HSE and business requirements. Balance workload and optimize resource utilization by coordinating with other Engineering Managers. Establish contracts and project platforms in partnership with Procurement to manage detailed engineering work efficiently. Influence and direct the scale, nature, timing, and execution of capital investments to meet changing business requirements. Implement and improve processes to define, estimate, execute, track, and report costs and progress of capital projects. Deliver robust applications for engineering capital approvals and project closure reports, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Demonstrate HSE leadership by rigorously applying procedures and ensuring compliance with Syngenta codes of practice and country-specific engineering standards.

Your Profile:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, including managing major engineering projects. Proven track record in project management within multinational companies, preferably in the Agrochemical, Pharma, Chemical, or process industry. Expertise in project definition, cost control, contract negotiation, and contract management. Experience managing projects across various locations and business units using internal and external resources. Demonstrated leadership, networking, coaching, and mentoring skills. Experience leading both internal and external resources. Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Proficiency in English and German (a third European language is a plus). Project Management Professional certification or equivalent education. Strong technical skills to develop fit-for-purpose engineering solutions across a broad spectrum of projects.

Our Corporate Culture:

• Agility: Thrive in a flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.
• International: Benefit from international collaborations and numerous mobility opportunities.
• Intrapreneurship: Get involved in side initiatives or develop your own business unit.
• Supportive Management: Receive personalized support throughout your professional journey.

Amaris Consulting is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.