Job Advertisement: IT Project Manager

Job Advertisement: IT Project Manager
Affidea is one of the leading healthcare companies in Switzerland. With a strongly growing network of medical centers, we pursue the goal of improving healthcare through integrated care, value-based healthcare, digital innovation, and clinical excellence. At Affidea, you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of healthcare and make a contribution to patients every day.
The IT Project Manager is responsible for the successful definition and implementation of digital projects throughout their entire lifecycle – from planning to implementation and rollout. The role includes project coordination, execution, stakeholder alignment, and accountability for results, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with priorities. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams as well as international and external partners, the role contributes to operational excellence and digital initiatives.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Execution
Leadership and execution of IT projects from initiation to implementation
Definition of project scope, goals, timeline, and deliverables
Management of project plans, milestones, dependencies, and priorities
Ensuring execution quality and achievement of agreed-upon results
Coordination of implementation, testing, go-live, and adoption activities
Budget and Resource Management
Stakeholder Management
Coordination of clinical, technical, and operational stakeholders
Management of third-party vendors and delivery partners
Ensuring clear decisions
Ensuring clear communication
Governance, Risks & Quality
Monitoring of project risks, issues, and dependencies
Escalation and mitigation of critical topics
Ensuring compliance with governance, security, and quality requirements
Transformation
Leadership of change, digital, and AI initiatives
Leadership of post-merger integration projects
Identification of opportunities for improving patient outcomes
Excellent skills in project planning, coordination, and execution
Proven experience in IT project management in complex international environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and delivery dates
Risk awareness and sound decision-making ability
Structured and solution-oriented working method
High degree of responsibility and initiative
Collaborative and results-oriented mindset
Solid technical knowledge required (Infrastructure, Applications, Digital)
English language skills required. German or Austrian language skills required
Experience in dealing with external vendors and service providers is desired
Knowledge of the healthcare system is desired
Project management certification is an advantage
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field
Position in Freiburg or Zurich, with the possibility of partial home office. Travel may be required, approx. 20%