Industrial Projects Leader

We are a world leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the leading, most customer-centric, and sustainable Engine focused MRO worldwide.
 
Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes and components sales business including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission: We safely power your flight.
 
To start your talent journey with us, apply now as:

Industrial Projects Leader

You will be responsible for learning and development of our technical staff, fulfilling all quality standards of our highly regulated industry and customer requirements.
You will directly lead a team of four employees and will interact within the matrix organization with assigned stakeholders and our management to ensure our workforce possesses the necessary skills and competencies (technical staff ~600 people, as well as non-technical staff ~100 people).
This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Your tasks

• Understand and address training needs of employees and management, ensuring alignment with business needs and objectives


• Ensure smooth onboarding of new joiners and all trainings are carried out on time


• Develop and oversee training programs/projects, coordinate with relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility, effectiveness, and relevance


• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget


• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects


• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs


• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques


• Report and escalate to management as needed


• Manage the relationship with all stakeholders


• Perform risk management to minimize project risks


• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Your profile

• Great educational background, holder of a bachelor’s or master’s degree


• Excellent people leader and executive Project Manager


• Passion for learning and development – experience in designing training programs and strong understanding of adult learning principles/psychology is a plus


• Self-motivated, energetic and strong communication skills


• Proven working experience as a project leader in the industrial or technical sector


• Solid technical understanding or hands-on experience within the work field.


• Familiarity with regulatory training requirements and compliance standards is a plus   


• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills


• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus


• Fluent in English, German is an asset

Your chance

• An attractive position in a global and dynamic company


• Competitive employment conditions


• Opportunity for professional and personal development