DESCRIPTION of Project Manager
**Job Summary**
A highly skilled and experienced Project Manager is required to lead the transformation of finance and human resources field operations at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The incumbent will oversee a project that aims to modernize and secure MSF's financial and HR systems, utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
**Responsibilities**
* Ensure timely delivery of project objectives within defined quality standards
* Coordinate technical matters between external vendors, internal IT teams, and SMEs in finance and HR domains
* Develop project strategies, create and maintain schedules, planning, and budget forecasts
* Define and manage project risks and issues in consultation with stakeholders
* Introduce good project management practices and ensure transparency
* Manage teams and stakeholders to desired results
* Comply with OCG project management processes, documentation, and internal policies
* Execute and adhere to agreed communication plans serving all interested parties
**Requirements**
* Tertiary degree in human resources, business management, accounting, finance, or similar field is required
* Project Management Certification preferred
* 3+ years of active experience working as a project or program manager managing large, complex IT, Finance, and/or HR projects throughout the entire project life cycle
* Experience with innovative development projects, including the ability to manage processes from relatively vague requirements to a defined project
* Demonstrated experience in initiating, leading, and managing projects and change processes
* Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
* Solution-oriented, capable of creating project business cases within the framework of MSF policies
* Ability to adapt to change and successfully manage different stakeholders' expectations
* Able to deliver in an international and multi-cultural environment
* Adaptation and application of different Project Management tools & techniques to OCG environment
* IT savvy is required
* Change management knowledge is required
* Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
* Leadership & People Engagement: Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills. Proven experience to earn trust and respect from project stakeholders. Ability to influence decisions that need to be made to make the project successful
* Accountability: Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
* Demonstrated ability to be effective in a highly-matrixed international environment
* Fluency in English is required, good written and oral communication skills
* Any additional language is a plus
**Terms of Employment**
* Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
* Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 101,172.- to CHF 115,332.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period
* Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member
* Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland
**How to Apply**
Candidates submit their application following the requirements: CV 2 p. max. – letter of motivation 1p. max. – in French or English.