Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Zuchwil

Working mode: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site and 2 WFH

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project driving hands-on execution and coordination to ensure critical Supply Chain requirements are effectively integrated into a complex PLM solution.

The contractor will support the Supply Chain Business Owner for Jabil, External Manufacturing, and Supply Chain workstreams within the One DPS PLM Phase 1 program. The role focuses on hands-on execution, coordination, and delivery to ensure Supply Chain requirements are effectively integrated into the PLM solution and program milestones are achieved. This position requires strong project management discipline, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to manage internal and external (Jabil) dependencies in a complex transformation environment.

roles and responsibilities

• Project Execution

• Drive day-to-day execution of Supply Chain / External Manufacturing activities within PLM Phase 1

• Maintain and track integrated project plan, milestones, and deliverables

• Ensure delivery in line with scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations

• Business Owner Support

• Translate Supply Chain priorities into structured project plans and actions

• Prepare executive-ready materials (status updates, risks, decision points)

• Support governance forums (e.g., Steering Committee, workstream reviews)

• Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate across IT, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams

• Ensure alignment of Supply Chain requirements with PLM system design

• Facilitate issue resolution and ensure timely escalation where required

• External Manufacturing (Jabil) Integration

• Track and manage dependencies and interfaces with Jabil / External Manufacturing partners

• Support alignment of external partner requirements with internal PLM deliverables

• Maintain visibility of risks impacting program timelines, scope or budget

• Risk & Dependency Management

• Maintain risk, issue, and dependency logs with mitigation actions

• Proactively identify and escalate risks impacting milestones

• Ensure transparency across workstreams and stakeholders

• Reporting & Documentation

• Deliver structured, data-driven reporting (status, risks, milestones)

• Maintain key project artifacts (plans, trackers, decision logs)

• Ensure clear and consistent communication across stakeholders

how to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

• 5+ years of project management experience in cross-functional environments

• Demonstrated project execution experience (planning, tracking, risk management)

• Strong communication skills across global teams

• Ability to bridge business and technical requirements and drive execution

• Proven experience of system transformation projects

• Agile methodologies

preferred

• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or External Manufacturing

• Experience in large transformation programs (PLM, ERP, digital)

• Experience working in regulated environments (quality/compliance)

• Lean / Six Sigma experience

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months initially.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.