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Project Manager

Zurich, Switzerland

About the Job

Join Sysmind GmbH, a premier SECO-licensed IT Consulting and Project Execution firm. At Sysmind, we don't just supply talent; we take ownership of mission-critical outcomes. We partner with Switzerland’s top-tier enterprises to lead massive digital shifts and high-visibility infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager within our consulting practice, you will be the strategic architect of delivery, managing multi-million dollar portfolios across a diversified industrial landscape including Finance, Pharma, Logistics, and the Public Sector.

Responsibilities
  • Strategic Execution: Lead large-scale, cross-functional IT projects from initial discovery through to global deployment, ensuring "Swiss precision" at every milestone.

  • Consultative Leadership: Manage diverse teams (50+ people) and third-party vendors, acting as the primary point of contact for C-suite stakeholders and steering committees.

  • Financial Stewardship: Take full ownership of project financials, managing multi-million dollar budgets, tracking actuals vs. projections, and performing rigorous cost-benefit analyses.

  • Technical Risk Mitigation: Utilize high technical acumen to interface with engineers and architects, identifying roadblocks and dependencies before they impact the critical path.

Crisis Management: Navigate high-stakes conflicts and corporate politics with diplomacy, proactively steering "red" projects back to "green" status.

Requirements
  • Experience: 8+ years of IT Project Management experience leading high-visibility, high-budget global initiatives.
  • Methodological Mastery: Expert command of PMP/PRINCE2 integrated with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall-Hybrid models.
  • Resource Optimization: Proven track record in global resource allocation, capacity planning, and managing complex internal/external dependencies.
  • Tooling Excellence: Power-user proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, and enterprise-level portfolio management software.
  • Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with the emotional intelligence (EQ) to lead through influence and build trust across multidisciplinary departments.
  • Adaptability: A proactive problem-solver comfortable in multicultural environments; fluent English is mandatory, while German or French is a significant asset.
We Offer
  • Premier Portfolio: Engagement with high-impact, global projects that define the technological landscape of Switzerland.

  • Consulting Sovereignty: A professional environment that values executive presence and empowers you to make high-level strategic trade-offs.

  • Swiss Market Integration: Comprehensive support for Swiss work permit applications (EU/EFTA & Non-EU) and specialized relocation guidance.

Long-term Career Partnership: We invest in your evolution as a top-tier consultant, providing a platform for professional growth within the elite Swiss business ecosystem.