Team Lead Project Management & Shared Services

About

At Ypsomed, we are shaping the future of medical technology together - with the aim of sustainably improving the quality of life for people with chronic conditions. We promote an open corporate culture in which diversity is valued, and new perspectives are welcome. Our employees take responsibility, work in an interdisciplinary manner and develop innovative solutions with real added value for society.

In this role, you will lead an interdisciplinary team while driving strategically relevant projects in an innovative MedTech environment. You will combine leadership with hands-on operational responsibility and play an active role in advancing project management, processes, and digital initiatives.

As a key interface between Business, Technology, and Finance, you will make a significant contribution to the professionalization of our structures and the successful delivery of cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four (2 PMO Managers, 1 Lead Shared Services, 1 Digitalization Specialist), fostering a collaborative and performance-oriented team culture
• Lead strategic and cross-functional projects, particularly in project controlling, digital health, CRM, and AI
• Define and implement consistent project management standards, methodologies, and tools, ensuring their sustainable adoption
• Initiate and drive improvements in processes, structures, and governance related to project management
• Actively advance digital initiatives and co-create innovative solutions with business units
• Oversee robust project controlling and provide sound decision-making bases for stakeholders
• Work closely with various business and product areas and act as a central coordination point for cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading complex projects, ideally in a MedTech or technology-driven environment
• Initial leadership experience and a strong interest in developing team members
• Strong project management expertise combined with a structured, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience in digitalization projects (e.g., CRM, AI, or process automation) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels effectively
• University degree (FH/University) in Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Fluency in German and English (C1 level)

About Ypsomed

More than 2,000 employees worldwide develop and produce injection and infusion systems for self-medication with the Ypsomed Group. We are a successful, rapidly growing, family-owned company headquartered in Burgdorf (CH) with various production sites and subsidiaries around the world. With our market-leading products and solutions, we enable people all over the globe to self-treatment. Despite chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, or certain types of cancer, they are provided with the greatest possible quality of life.