Global Project Manager

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Job Description

As the Project Manager, the individual will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating internal resources and third parties, managing risks, and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards in line with internal PM framework and best practice. This role assumes you will be able to manage projects using different methodologies depending on the project type and nature.

Key responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to:

1. Project Planning & Initiation:

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Create detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify and apply the right PM methodology depending on the type of the project (software integration, transition, process optimization etc.)

2. Execution & Monitoring:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on milestones.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with project governance.

3. Stakeholders Management:

• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to key stakeholders and executives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and reports.

4. Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate when needed.

5. Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Ensure resources are effectively allocated and optimized.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g., charters, plans, logs).
• Provide reports and post-project evaluations to inform future projects.

7. Change Management Support: Partner with change and L&D teams to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in the region

9. Tool & System Stewardship: Ensure correct usage of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Kanbanize, Service Now)

10. Capability Building: designing, adjusting and deploying PM standard and driving PMO maturity growth leveraging internal and external resources

Qualifications

For application, please submit English CV. 

• Experience: 5+ years in project or program management roles related to Shared Service Center transition in the finance field is mandatory, and proven track of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA or Master's degree (preferred)
• Industries: Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue)
• Systems: Expertise with ERP (SAP, Oracle), BPM tools, PM tools (MS Project Management, Service Now, Jira, Kanbanize and other)
• Strong understanding of project management (PMI, Prince2, Agile, Waterfall)
• Ability to handle multiple projects of different types
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
• Ability to solve problems, facilitate and manage risks in transparent and organized manner
• Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred
• Business travel is required up to 30%

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
• SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
• Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.