Strategic Projects Associate - Enterprise Solutions

Summary Of Position

• The Strategic Projects Associate – Enterprise Solutions will play a critical role in supporting Key Account Managers (KAMs) and Head of Enterprise Solutions by managing and coordinating multiple initiatives with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). This role requires a strong focus on project management, analytics, and strategic insight to ensure successful execution of initiatives and alignment with business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, a master's degree (preferably an MBA), and at least 2 years of relevant experience, within a project management or consulting environment.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Project Management

• Overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, and managing the implementation of joint initiatives with DSO customers.
• Develop project structures, implementation plans, and conduct milestone reviews to ensure timely execution.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and objectives are met effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments, including Sales, Marketing, Education, Customer Services, and Finance, to ensure alignment of DSO initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Facilitate collaboration across Straumann Group teams to drive project success.

Analytical And Strategic Support

• Analyze complex business challenges to support KAMs in developing actionable strategies.
• Create impactful presentations for stakeholders that showcase data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Support decision-making by developing financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.

Communication And Coordination

• Act as a central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between internal stakeholders and customer teams.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders to align project expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project progress.

Qualification and requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance; a master’s degree (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, consulting, or a similar role.
• Strong project management background with proficiency in tools like Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.

Preferred

• Experience in consulting (strategy or operations) or corporate project management.
• Exposure to working in a matrix environment or with corporate organizations.
• Familiarity with the healthcare or dental industry.

Personal attributes and cultural fit to succeed in this role:

• Customer Focus: Strong ability to engage and build trust with customers, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions to foster long-term relationships.
• Player-learner mindset: Entrepreneurial, taking ownership, and result-driven.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives and drive organizational alignment.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization and building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Matrix Environment: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a matrix organization, navigating complex relationships and priorities.