Initial six-month contract with the option to extend; modern office in Basel (2 days home office)
Lead the legal entity setup and global rebranding project stream. Develop and maintain an integrated plan covering legal entity, branding, marketing and implementation milestones. Coordinate global brand implementation across relevant functions, regions and local markets. Manage dependencies involving legal entity changes, brand implementation, marketing, packaging, labelling, trademarks and brand governance. Establish clear governance, reporting, decision-making and escalation processes. Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, approvals and critical-path activities. Align legal, marketing, operational and regional stakeholders around common delivery objectives. Facilitate decisions where global brand requirements and local implementation needs differ. Monitor workstream performance and intervene where deadlines or outcomes are at risk. Prepare concise executive reporting for the Carve-Out Lead and senior leadership. Coordinate closely with the other carve-out project streams to ensure an integrated programme outcome. Support a controlled transition that protects business continuity throughout implementation.
The position will sit within a newly established Carve-Out Management Office and report directly to the Carve-Out Lead, who reports to the CEO. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for the programme activities associated with new legal entity setup, rebranding, marketing and global brand implementation. They will work alongside two other Project Managers and one PMO support professional within the same broader carve-out programme.