Role Purpose
We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager (m/w/d) for our multipurpose production site in Muttenz who is responsible for planning and executing investment projects (cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance).
Project Management is defined as the planning, monitoring, and control of all aspects of a project and the motivation of all those involved to achieve the project objectives on time and to the specified cost, quality, safety, and performance standards.
The goal of the role is to deliver part of the Syngenta capital investment program by:
Providing leadership in engineering capital projects or a program of projects; ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with business requirements and within agreed cost and safety parameters.
Providing expert advice and direction by the timely application of technical and project‑management professionalism at key points in the project process.
Through close liaison with technical resources, principal engineers, and key stakeholders ensure that capital projects use fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions to meet Syngenta HSE and business requirements.
Position requiring strong field presence capabilities to effectively monitor and supervise project execution on‑site.
Role based in Muttenz with focus on projects in northern Switzerland but also occasionally providing regional support depending on the regional workload.
Accountabilities
Act as Project Manager or Project Engineer for one or several capital projects mainly in Muttenz but also partially in Kaisten; giving occasional support to other regional sites.
Full project lifecycle ownership: delivering successful project implementation from initiation to start‑up for one major or several minor/medium projects simultaneously.
Shape the project scope by translating business needs into options, managing trade‑offs, and selecting the best fit option to meet competing objectives; understanding interdependencies between technology operations and business.
Contribute to timely applications for engineering capital proposals.
Participate actively in project‑related Process Risk Assessments (PRA) and safety initiatives, ensuring implementation and adherence to PRA process.
Track costs and progress of all construction activities to ensure project delivery meets challenging time constraints.
Design and specify equipment together with other team members.
Identify, specify, and monitor the implementation of appropriate standards for engineering design, procurement, and construction to ensure compliance with company policy, local regulations, and fit‑for‑purpose assets.
Apply latest project management processes, control change & risk management techniques to ensure effective and efficient deliveries.
Coordinate all technical meetings.
Act as internal quality control check, defining Critical Success Factors, KPIs, and disseminating them to involved parties throughout the life cycle.
Plan and monitor the mechanical and asset commissioning phases.
Close and document the project, handing over fully operational assets to the site.
Qualifications
Completed degree in a technical field, ideally process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline.
Project Management Professionalism certification or equivalent education.
Several years of professional experience in project management, preferably in the agro‑chemical, pharma, or chemical industry.
Experience monitoring construction projects in the role of project engineer and project manager, covering the complete project life cycle; preferably in multinational companies.
Experience leading external resources.
Solid understanding of maintenance principles and process risk analysis.
Knowledge of operational HSE and compliance requirements for Capex investments.
Precise and structured working method as well as entrepreneurial thinking and action.
Ability to ensure effective coordination to guarantee safe, reliable, effective, and sustainable implementation.
Self‑motivated & self‑directed leader with the ability to adapt to changing and competing demands.
Assertive communication style and the ability to engage at all levels on site.
Fluent with digital tools.
Advanced level of English & German language; a third European language would be appreciated.
Benefits
Position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
Superb working environment with an open culture and a diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome.
Opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees, gaining scientific and technical excellence.
Learning culture (Together We Grow) and a wide range of training options.
Competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits; Family‑friendly initiatives, child and family allowance.
Are you interested? Please send your complete application with CV, diploma, work certificates, and cover letter (if applicable).
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full‑time
Vacancy: 1
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