About VAT
VAT has stood for innovation, efficiency and ambition over 50 years.
We are the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. Our headquarters are located in Haag, Switzerland, with production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.
Your Role
* Lead cross-functional project teams within a matrix organization structure.
* Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with global account objectives.
* Create an innovative working environment that encourages teamwork, learning agility and individual contributions.
* Foster collaboration among team members from different business units and locations, ensuring alignment with overall goals.
* Serve as key point of contact for global account managers, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
Act as liaison between team and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project objectives and priorities.
* Promote continuous improvement, encouraging regular reflection on processes and outcomes.
* Identify and mitigate risks impacting product development process, ensuring proactive addressing of challenges.
Your Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical or Mechatronics); other degrees considered based on experience.
* Proven experience as Project Manager, preferably in global matrix organization.
* Several years of work experience as project manager in product development.
* Broad entrepreneurial profile with affinity to technical, supply, marketing and quality topics.
* Able to execute projects of significant complexity and uncertainty.
* Strong adaptive communication skills to structure and influence discussions.
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and rapid prototyping an advantage.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS365, DevOps and Project Management Software.
* Fluent in English, knowledge of other languages an advantage.
* Will to travel approximately 5%.
* Work experience in vacuum technology/semiconductors beneficial.
About Us
At VAT, we encourage innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency. We welcome your ideas and offer flexible hybrid working options. Your career development is important to us.