Job description
We are currently seeking an experienced
Engineering Manager

F/M/X
to oversee the capital program for our northern Switzerland sites. The successful candidate will have a proven background in managing engineering projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while maintaining the highest safety standards. This role requires a leader with a strong technical foundation and the ability to coordinate resources across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of capital engineering projects, ensuring they meet business needs, cost objectives, and safety regulations.
Develop project governance and foster engineering professionalism by supporting and training project managers and site engineers.
Collaborate with Procurement to establish flexible and efficient contract platforms for outsourcing detailed engineering work.
Implement processes for estimating, tracking, and reporting costs and progress of capital projects, ensuring timely delivery within agreed budgets.
Ensure all projects align with strategic business requirements and comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
Directly manage or oversee major projects, establishing clear success criteria and ensuring all stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers meet these targets.
Share technical expertise and lead initiatives to improve engineering processes across multiple sites and business units.

Your Profile:
You hold an Engineering degree or equivalent, with at least 15 years of experience in project management.
You have successfully managed several large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion, ideally within the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.
You are an expert in project cost control, contract negotiation, and managing internal and external resources across various locations.
You demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills, with the ability to coach and mentor teams.
You have a strong understanding of engineering safety practices and can lead HSE initiatives on complex projects.
You are fluent in English and German (knowledge of an additional European language is a plus).
You hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Our Company Culture :
Agility: Evolving in a flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.
International: Benefit from international collaborations and numerous mobility opportunities.
Intrapreneurship: Get involved in parallel initiatives or develop your own Business Unit.
Listening Management: Receive personalized support throughout your professional journey.

Amaris Consulting is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.

Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7500 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!