Title:  Managed Services Project Management Associate

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Role Purpose

The Managed Services Project Management Associate supports the Chief of Staff to the Global Head of Managed Services in driving delivery across strategic initiatives.
The role focuses on supporting delivery of executive-ready outputs to the Chain IQ Leadership, especially to the Head of Managed Services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Initiative Execution

• Support planning and execution of key Managed Services initiatives
• Maintain structured project plans, milestones, dependencies, and decision logs
• Track actions, risks, and escalations across workstreams
• Act as a reliable coordination point for complex, multi‑stakeholder topics
• Ensure disciplined follow‑up and progression of agreed actions

2. Executive & Stakeholder Preparation

• Prepare clear, structured materials for leadership, SteerCos, and executive meetings
• Draft executive summaries, decision papers, and status updates based on guidance
• Consolidate inputs from multiple functions into coherent narratives
• Support preparation and follow‑up of senior meetings (materials, minutes, actions)

3. Reporting, Analysis & Ways of Working

• Build and maintain initiative‑based tracking and reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Support performance reporting (e.g. savings, pipeline, operational KPIs)
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses and scenario views under direction
• Help standardize templates, reporting routines, and documentation

Required Profile

Experience & Education

• Masters University Degree (Business, Economics, Engineering, or similar)
• Initial professional experience (consulting, PMO, strategy, operations, or comparable internships)

Skills

• Strong analytical and structuring skills
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and quality

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, reliable, and proactive
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset and resilient under pressure
• Curious, fast‑learning, and impact‑oriented

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.

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