Director Programme Management

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MANAGEMENT / MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Your place of work: Stans, Switzerland

Your Tasks

  • Lead and develop the Programme Management Department by ensuring the team is structured, trained, and equipped to deliver complex aviation programmes
  • Oversee the execution of Government Aviation programmes, ensuring adherence to processes, timelines, budgets, and customer satisfaction
  • Implement robust risk management by overseeing risk identification in bids, managing risk budgets, and leading programme and cost reviews
  • Foster strong customer relationships and collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless programme execution
  • Enhance programme management by improving tools, templates, and procedures while fostering a lessons-learned culture
  • Contribute to strategy and leadership by representing the department in leadership forums, supporting unit-wide initiatives, and driving strategic projects
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With this you convince us

  • Extensive aviation expertise with solid experience in the aircraft industry, ideally Pilatus trainers, and knowledge of training systems and aviation products
  • Strong educational background with technical qualifications (e.g., Engineering degree), business education (e.g., MBA), and Programme Management certifications being beneficial
  • Proven leadership skills in managing direct and cross-functional teams, leading complex programmes, and demonstrating lateral leadership capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management with a track record in customer negotiations, collaboration across departments, and process optimization experience
  • High personal competence with strong organizational skills, accountability, resilience, and the ability to work independently and accurately
  • Exceptional interpersonal and management skills including motivation, empathy, commercial awareness, intercultural understanding, and innovative thinking
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What we offer

  • A committed, international team and unique projects 
  • Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions 
  • Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development 
  • Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees 
  • Team events at which we celebrate our successes together 

Become part of the Pilatus family

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We look forward to your online application

Your contact

Basil Ballweg
Human Resources Manager
Phone: +41 41 619 36 42

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