Head of Change Management

Skyguide; Brüttisellen; Hybrid; CHF 180.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Training opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Zusammenfassung

Skyguide in Switzerland seeks a Head of Change Management (80-100%) to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive strategic transformation across the organisation. You will ensure adoption, governance and value delivery, reporting to the Chief of Staff.

Ideal candidates bring 8-10 years in portfolio, programme and change management, with strong leadership and experience in regulated environments. Fluent English and German or French are required.

Qualifikationen

• 8-10 years in portfolio, programme and/or change management with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organisations.
• Fluent in English with strong command of German or French.

Aufgaben

• Lead Skyguide's Change Management function and a multidisciplinary team of 35+ PMs and Change Managers.
• Ensure delivery of strategic, operational and technical transformation initiatives.
• Manage enterprise-wide change delivery capacity, resource allocation and portfolio prioritisation.
• Improve methodologies, standards and governance for change management.
• Partner with business units and sponsors to drive adoption and value.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Change management

Portfolio management

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Transformation

Ausbildung

Higher education or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Change Management (80-100%)

Location: Wangen b. Düb. &/or Geneva
When: 01. January 2027 or upon availability

Skyguide provides air navigation services in Switzerland and parts of neighbouring countries. With around 1500 employees from more than 30 nations, we are pursuing an ambitious innovation strategy that is based on a strong safety and learning culture. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and, finally, "We create great customer value".

Your mission:

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you lead Skyguide's Change Management function and ensure the successful delivery of strategic transformation initiatives across the organisation. Through the leadership of Project Managers and Change Managers, you ensure effective change delivery, stakeholder adoption and sustainable business outcomes in support of Skyguide's vision and strategy.

Your tasks:

• Lead and develop Skyguide's Change Management function and a multidisciplinary team of approximately 35 Project Managers and Change Managers
• Ensure the successful delivery of strategic, operational and technical transformation initiatives across the organisation
• Manage enterprise-wide change delivery capacity, resource allocation and portfolio prioritisation
• Continuously improve project and change management methodologies, standards and governance
• Partner with Business Units, Sponsors and key stakeholders to drive effective change delivery and business adoption
• Monitor delivery performance, resolve escalations and foster a culture of continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

• Higher education or equivalent professional experience with 8-10 years in portfolio, programme and/or change management, including leadership responsibility
• Proven experience leading teams and complex cross-functional initiatives in matrix organisations
• Solid command of project, programme and change management methodologies in complex operational environments
• Experience in aviation or another highly regulated and safety-critical environment is a strong advantage
• Holistic Thinking: You connect strategic priorities with operational execution, navigate complexity and make balanced decisions that create value across the organisation
• Transformation: You drive change by creating alignment, building commitment and enabling sustainable adoption across diverse stakeholder groups
• Fluent in English, with a strong command of either German or French

What we offer:

We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds.