Project Manager - Business Excellence (m/f/d)

Colombo · On-site

About this role

Company Description

Variosystems develops and manufactures electronic solutions for industries where reliability is critical - including Medtech & Life Science, Industrial & Automation, Aerospace & Defence and Smart Infrastructure & Environment. As a long-term strategic partner to innovators and market leaders, we offer services along the entire value chain, from concept and engineering to validated assemblies and global production. Across our global network, more than 2,800 people work together to transform ideas into reliable electronic systems.

Job Description

  • Project Planning & Initiation - Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, develop comprehensive project plans, and identify key stakeholders and establish clear communication channels.
  • Risk Management - Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on the project, and continuously monitor and update the project risk assessment.
  • Execution & Monitoring - Lead the project team in executing the project plan, monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary, and regularly report on project status to stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Management - Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment, transparency, and satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver multiple projects on time and on target.
  • Tools & Frameworks - Own and maintain project management templates, methodologies, and tools. Oversee project reporting platforms, lead business requirements definition, and coordinate SAP finance and controlling activities with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant project management role.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Jira.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to anticipate risks and make proactive decisions.
  • Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.  

Additional Information

  • Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a backbone of integrity, courage, responsibility.
  • A fast-moving environment where momentum is not lost in approval loops.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and customers across countries, industries, and perspectives.
  • A workplace shaped by technology, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Challenges with scale, depth, and enough complexity to keep you learning.  

Company at a glance

Variosystems AG, headquartered in Steinach, Switzerland, is a Swiss-founded, globally operating electronics service partner. Since 1993, the company has grown to around 2,800 employees across locations in Switzerland, Germany, Croatia, Romania, the USA, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Singapore and China.

As a trusted EMS partner, Variosystems supports customers across the entire hardware value chain—from development to industrialization, series production, and life-cycle management—ensuring resilient, scalable, and high-quality supply chains. By collaborating with today’s industry leaders, the company engineers the innovations of tomorrow. Its solutions serve demanding sectors such as aerospace, medical technology, industrial applications, and high-end consumer electronics worldwide.

Founded1993
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryElectrical Equipment Manufacturing
Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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