Junior Program Manager (f/m/d)
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. Our Vacuum Control Business Unit is responsible for the vacuum control products business within INFICON. The publicly listed INFICON (IPO in 2000, SIX:IFCN) is headquartered in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland and has manufacturing facilities around the globe. The company has around 1700 employees and generates sales of nearly USD 700 Mio.
Are you interested in supporting the team as a Junior Program Manager, leading internal projects, and pursuing long-term professional development? Then you are exactly right at INFICON AG.
Location
Liechtenstein, Balzers, Balzers
Job type
Full-time
Job Description
- Program Planning and Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, for multiple projects. Ensure development and business improvement projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Strategic Account Manager and interact on a regular basis with our largest customers. Understand the needs, expectations, and business objectives of our strategic customers. Maintain effective communication and manage customer relationships
- Develop expert knowledge of one to multiple products within the BU: Comprehend and communicate product features and capabilities to support customers application requirements
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with customer projects and product delivery. Develop contingency plans to address potential issues
- Quality Assurance: Working with the relevant stakeholders in the business ensure that all projects and products meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and the customer. Maintain comprehensive customer project and reporting documentation
- Conducting market analyses, processing customer feedback and monitoring technological developments and applications
- Collect market information and report to company periodically
- Communicate with overseas Sales & Services team and work together with local members of the business unit team to provide professional solution to customer
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, business administration, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable
- Strong reasoning skills to motivate cross-functional teams and develop market-driven product strategies
- Solid technical understanding of test and measurement instruments, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to clearly present information and effectively address challenges in a matrix organization
- Flexibility and the ability to work in a team, effectively collaborate with external partners, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills in English and German
- Willingness to travel in Europe up to 20-30%