Wilhelm AG
Nyon
Head of Business Management Division (Member of the Executive Board)
- 24 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Contribute to shaping the future
The Swiss Society of Entrepreneurs SSE has existed since 1897. It is the national professional, economic and employers' organisation for companies in the building and civil engineering sectors as well as related branches of the main construction sector. In collaboration with its sections, associations and professional groups, the SSE defends the inter-company interests of its members with the state, the economy and the public. It is particularly committed in the areas of employer policy, economic policy and vocational training policy.
As part of a succession, we are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and convincing executive personality to fill the position of
Head of Business Management Division (Member of the Executive Board)
As a member of the executive board, you will fully contribute to the strategic and economic development of the SSE and share responsibility for the management and development of the entire organisation. Leading a team of around fifteen employees, you will head the Business Management Division and be responsible for its human, organisational and economic development. You will consistently evolve its products and services according to the needs of member companies and the challenges of the sector, while contributing to the development of the resulting revenues.
Independent of any particular company interest, you will convincingly represent the common interests of the members with the sections, associations, authorities, political world, social partners, clients and planners. You will bring together divergent interests, develop viable solutions and position the SSE as a strong and recognised voice of the sector. Finally, you will shape and advance major developments in the sector, particularly in the areas of standards and norms, public procurement, as well as digitalisation and transformation of construction processes.
To succeed in this demanding role, you have a
Independent of any particular company interest, you will convincingly represent the common interests of the members with the sections, associations, authorities, political world, social partners, clients and planners. You will bring together divergent interests, develop viable solutions and position the SSE as a strong and recognised voice of the sector. Finally, you will shape and advance major developments in the sector, particularly in the areas of standards and norms, public procurement, as well as digitalisation and transformation of construction processes.
To succeed in this demanding role, you have a
solid operational experience within a company in the main construction sector
and several years of management experience at an executive level, division head or comparable level. You master the value chain of the main construction sector, from estimating and acquisition to project execution. You have a higher education qualification in construction, ideally complemented by training in business management or management. Combining strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit, you possess strong negotiation skills and translate directions into concrete results. Your communication skills enable you to operate confidently in interactions between companies, associations, the political world and other stakeholders. You understand political and associative mechanisms and know how to act effectively within complex structures.Fluent in French, you have very good knowledge of German and are familiar with the economic and cultural realities of both French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland. You know how to bridge their sensitivities. Italian is an asset. You will divide your time between Zurich and Lausanne, with a substantial and regular presence at both sites.
Are you ready to shape the future of the Swiss main construction sector in a central executive role? Vital Bigler looks forward to receiving your complete application, which we kindly ask you to submit online.
