Project Manager Instrument Product Care Team (m/f/d) Freelance/temporary employment for a project Zug Start date: asap Reference number: 856809/1 Responsibilities * Project Leadership & Strategy: Act as the technical lead for instrument hardware product care team, driving workpackage planning, implementation and resource allocation with line management * Financial & Progress Control: Accountable for budgeting and controlling hardware project development costs for product care, CoGP (Cost of Goods Produced), and overall project progress * Technical Design & Specifications: Create, approve, and manage concepts, requirements and specifications for the life cycle management of the products in scope * Quality & Reviews: Lead technical reviews and design/redesign challenges at all levels (including PCBA/Firmware), approve technical changes, and oversee the DQM (Design Quality Management) process and negotiate changes with the product business management team * Verification & Delivery: Ensure the delivery of tested units and oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of technical verification in coordination with Test Managers and Product Owners * Risk Management: Manage hardware project (engineering change) risks within the area of responsibility and serve as a member of the Product Risk Assessment team * System Integration: Support Integration Development and Design V&V, resolving interface issues and technical clarifications with architects and system engineers * Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external partners (suppliers/engineering) and align with internal stakeholders (Business, Development Project Leaders, Operations, Line Managers) through frequent reporting * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate cooperation across functions (Software, Operations, Supply Chain), acting as the primary contact for module-specific questions * Creating an efficient communication structure with predominantly English-speaking teams in Europe, the USA and Asia Profile * Degree in a relevant life science discipline (e.g. mechanical or electrical engineering related to life sciences) or corresponding job experience as Technical Project Leader * Solid experience in technical project management * Knowledge of ISO 13485 * Strong interest and ability to lead and optimize sub-projects with American stakeholders * Interest in resolving technical problems and interdisciplinary teamwork * Experience and willingness to work in a highly regulated industry * Familiarity with or strong interest in engineering applications and tools * Enthusiastic team player with good communication and collaboration skills. Solution-oriented, autonomous, and proactive working style * Proven experience in laboratory diagnostics and/or service & support, as well as supporting HW and SW, are additional assets * Working knowledge and fluent in English (written and spoken), and German a strong asset Benefits * Extension: very likely, potential internalisation possible * Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere