Senior Grid Project Manager Lines & Substations (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to ensuring network-side supply security in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in collaboration with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

We are looking to strengthen our headquarters in Aarau as soon as possible with the position of:

Senior Grid Project Manager Lines & Substations (80-100%) - 1652

Ensuring electricity in Switzerland

In this strategically important position, you take responsibility for particularly complex grid construction projects and programmes in the Swiss high-voltage network (380/220 kV). You manage demanding projects throughout the entire project lifecycle and thus make a significant contribution to the further development of the Swiss grid infrastructure. In this responsible position, you take on the following tasks:

Overall responsibility for the planning, management and realisation of particularly complex grid construction projects and programmes in the Swiss high-voltage network (380/220 kV), including the management of costs, schedules, quality, risks and resources

Leadership and technical management of internal and external project partners across all project phases according to SIA 112, as well as responsibility for tenders, awards, contract management and procurement of external services

Conducting demanding negotiations and active stakeholder management with authorities, landowners, partners and other stakeholders, as well as supporting public relations around grid construction projects in close cooperation with Communications

Technical support and coaching of project managers as well as participation in the further development of project management methods and standards

Advising and supporting management on strategic, organisational, economic and technical issues

Promoting a consistent "Safety First" culture and ensuring compliance with occupational safety, health and environmental protection in all project phases

That is how you make a difference

For this position, we are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial-minded individual with pronounced conceptual, strategic and communicative skills as well as the ability to confidently lead complex projects and diverse stakeholders. In addition, you bring the following profile:

Completed engineering degree (ETH, FH, TU or equivalent) as well as a project management certification (IPMA, PMI or equivalent)

At least 10 years of experience in planning, designing and realising complex infrastructure projects as well as proven experience in managing interface-rich large projects, programmes or project portfolios with high investment volumes and demanding stakeholders, ideally in the energy sector, plant engineering or comparable industries.

Sound knowledge of the SIA methodology as well as proven experience in risk, contract and stakeholder management

Experience in the technical leadership, development and support of project managers and interdisciplinary teams as well as the ability to convincingly represent complex matters at management level

Strong understanding of regulatory, economic and strategic requirements in the environment of critical infrastructures

Very good German skills (at least C1) as well as good knowledge of another national language, especially French or Italian

How we inspire you

We offer you varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland as well as a modern working environment in close proximity to the station in Aarau. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:

Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options

25–30 days of annual leave as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year

Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund

Diverse opportunities for professional development

Financial and/or time support for internal or external training

Competitive salary and recognition of good performance

About us

We are an experienced and committed team driving forward demanding grid construction projects in the Swiss high-voltage network. We work closely with internal departments, external service providers, authorities and other partners. We share our knowledge, support each other and value different professional perspectives. With us, you can actively contribute your many years of experience and ideas, take responsibility and help shape the further development of our project work. Safety, quality and reliable collaboration are our top priorities.