Job Overview

We believe a well-crafted strategy is insufficient without measurable impact.

With over 20 years of experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to translate strategy into meaningful impact. We deliver transformative, long-lasting results for leading companies from around the world in the  Life science, Agribusiness, Food and Private Equity industries.

Project Managers play a critical role in supporting our independent consultants and are part of our internal, permanent team. They need to be commercially-minded self-starters with strong consulting skills who can deliver high quality client work, lead project engagements, manage stakeholders and nurture relationships with clients and independent professionals while building and developing their own networks and reputations.

Your role:

CLIENT WORK / CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS

• Contribute to and successfully project-manage international consulting assignments at leading global organizations in diverse teams consisting of clients, experienced independent professionals and senior colleagues

• Proactively contribute to client development activities in client service teams and regional hubs; support the development of key accounts and contribute to proposals

TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Develop your skills to carefully scope client project needs and support our Talent Team with their identification and selection of “exact-fit” independent consultants to deliver projects with excellence

ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES

• Take ownership and drive internal projects to contribute to a-connects’ growth strategy (e.g., international expansion, developing internal functions/capabilities) and shape our future

Our requirements:

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from a top-tier institution

• At least 5 years relevant work experience including prior project management experience (e.g. associate or project management roles in consulting or at a top Life Sciences, Agribusiness or Food Ingredients company)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

• International experience and experience in digital topics are a plus

Candidates must be eligible to work in Switzerland/ EU.

Our commitment:

We provide our colleagues with an engaging, intellectually stimulating and entrepreneurial work environment. Our flat hierarchy rewards performance and offers great opportunities for career advancement irrespective of tenure, while our values, flexibility and people orientation allow team members to realize both professional and personal goals. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package