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Global Project Manager - Fixed term contract

We are the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company.

SGS

Employee count: 5000+

Poland only

The position is 12 months fixed term contract and it is renewable.

As the Global 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 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

Mandatory:

  • Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA or Master's degree (preferred)
  • Minimum 5+ years in project or program management roles and proven track of delivering projects on time and within budget
  • Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue)
  • Fluency in English conversation and writing
  • 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)
  • Regional business and cultural awareness
  • 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
  • Proficiency in project management and reporting tools
  • Interoperability skills
  • Ability to solve problems ad manage risks in transparent and organized manner
  • Ability to facilitate

Preferred:

  • PMP / Prince2 / Agile
  • We provide hybrid working environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • The position is 12 months fixed term contract and it is renewable.

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.

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