Global FSQR Project & Portfolio Manager (100%)

On behalf of our client, global FMCG company, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic professional for a position located in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland as

Global FSQR Project & Portfolio Manager (100%)

• Lead high-impact global FSQR (Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory) projects and transformational programs across regions and functions
• Manage project lifecycle: planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication
• Build and steer cross-functional, cross-regional teams to deliver complex FSQR initiatives
• Drive alignment between projects and the wider FSQR strategy and corporate vision
• Oversee and optimize the FSQR project portfolio; report KPIs and outcomes to executive leadership
• Build Projects, Hygienic Design and project related risk management
• Deliver change management for seamless global FSQR transitions
• Act as FSQR consultant on diverse global projects, driving compliance with internal and external standardsTrain and develop FSQR teams globally, embedding quality into all phases of business project delivery

Education & Professional Background

• Master’s degree in Food Engineering/Food Science
• 5+ years’ experience in food safety, quality systems, and project/program management
• Several years Management experience
• Solid track record managing FSQR projects in multinational food industry environments
• Expertise in Total Cost of Quality Management and hygienic design
• Experience in Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Core Skills

• Project and portfolio management — from strategy to execution
• FSQR process development, compliance, and performance tracking
• Advanced stakeholder and cross-functional communication
• Change management across diverse cultures and time zones
• Digital tool creation for quality performance monitoring
• Leadership and team empowerment in global matrix organizations

Languages

• English (fluent/professional proficiency)
• Additional languages are a plus, given global role

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with hands-on implementation focus
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and coaching capabilities
• High adaptability in complex, ambiguous, and fast-paced environments
• Curious, proactive learner with a drive for continuous improvement

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategic project leadership and operational food safety excellence? Are you passionate about transforming global quality systems while empowering teams across regions and cultures? Join our client as a Global FSQR Project & Portfolio Manager — a key role in shaping the global food safety and quality agenda.

This position is a cornerstone in our client’s FSQR transformation journey. You will directly impact global standards and operational excellence, working closely with senior leadership and multi-disciplinary teams around the world.

Have we inspired you? Please submit your complete application to Elena Budagaschwili, Mevelin AG.