Chief Operating Officer (COO) (a)

About the job

Shape the future of a leading Swiss software company

You don’t just want to manage, but actively shape? As Chief Operating Officer, you take overall responsibility for our product division and, as a member of the executive management, play a decisive role in the strategic and operational development of BBT. Together with the executive management, you lead the company into the next growth phase and ensure that innovation, quality and operational excellence are sustainably anchored.

Your advantages with us

With us, you can expect more than just a job. We offer you a working environment where you can contribute your skills and continuously develop them.

• Member of the executive management with direct influence on the company strategy and development of BBT
• Entrepreneurial scope for design with responsibility for products, organisation, employees and growth
• Market-leading software solutions in the Swiss personal insurance and absence management environment
• Short decision-making paths, high personal responsibility and an environment where ideas quickly take effect
• Collaboration with a committed leadership team and highly qualified specialists
• A working environment where you feel comfortable – personal, open and on equal footing
• Modern workplace with a lived Swiss SME culture and long-term perspective
• Flexibility that fits your life: home office and modern working models included
• Attractive social benefits and the opportunity to participate in sustainable company success
• Fresh coffee, aromatic tea and water are always available – just help yourself
• For mind and body: the fitness centre is just a few steps away
• Family-friendly down to the last detail – with a daycare centre in the same building complex
• Relaxed arrival: train station and bus stop right outside the door

Your profile

You are an entrepreneurial-minded leader with a strong sense for people, technologies and business models. You succeed in translating strategic goals into sustainable results and successfully further developing organisations.

• Several years of leadership experience in a senior role with responsibility for managers and larger organisational units
• Several years of professional experience in the personal insurance environment as well as a sound understanding of the requirements, processes and challenges of insurance companies, claims departments and enterprise customers
• Experience in the strategic and operational management of a business, product or corporate divisionSound knowledge in the software development environment as well as in the management of digital products and platforms
• Experience in leading development, product management or delivery organisationsStrong business acumen including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Proven experience in organisational development, change processes and the further development of managers
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as strong decision-making and implementation skills
• Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written

Your tasks

As COO, you are responsible for the operational management of our product division and ensure that strategy, innovation and operational implementation work effectively together.

• Leadership and further development of the entire product division with several teams and managers
• Active participation in shaping the company strategy as a member of the executive management
• Development and implementation of the division strategy as well as derivation of sustainable multi-year goals
• Responsibility for budget planning, forecasting and financial control of the division
• Further development of our organisational and process landscape with a focus on efficiency, quality and scalabilityResponsibility for the product strategy and further development of our software solutions
• Ensuring successful product, development and innovation projectsPromotion of a high-performance leadership culture as well as targeted development of employees and managers
• Representation of BBT towards customers, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Identification of new business opportunities and support with tenders, offers and strategic customer projects

With your leadership strength, entrepreneurial mindset and understanding of technology, you actively shape the future of BBT and make a significant contribution to sustainable company success.

About BBT Software AG

BBT Software AG offers modular core systems for health, accident and life insurers as well as absence and claims management solutions for companies. Founded in 1996, BBT today employs around 65 people at three locations: Root, Visp and Zermatt, and counts over 65 customers from the insurance industry. More than 14,000 companies work with their claims management software. Since 2017, BBT has been a company of the internationally active Volaris Group.