Head of Program Management
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Head of Program Management at Distalmotion SA: Epalinges, Switzerland; On-site; Full time; Lead; Operations & Project Management. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Epalinges, Switzerland, On-site
- Role classification: Operations & Project Management, Full time, Lead
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-10.
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Orchestrate cross-functional programs and projects related to Product Development, Manufacturing and Launch to ensure global planning and execution consistency in line with the strategic objectives of the company.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Program Oversight:
• Define, prioritize, and drive execution of programs and projects across product development, industrialization, and operational launch
• Ensure planning consistency and strategic alignment across all departments
• Oversee project performance against time, budget, and risk parameters; facilitate issue resolution in collaboration key stakeholders
Project Management:
• Manage cross-functional projects;
• Manage Product CAPAs, ensuring timely and compliant resolution
Leadership Support & Decision Facilitation
• Serve as a key enabler for leadership team decision-making, including project decisions, escalation management, and 18 months product roadmap reviews
• Provide clear, actionable reporting and dashboards to senior stakeholders
Framework & Governance
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the program management framework, including methodologies, standards, tools, and governance structures
• Train and coach teams on best practices and tooling
People Management
• Lead and develop a team of project / program managers
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture