Project Assistant to Executive Chairman, Freienbach Client: Oerlikon
Location: Pfäffikon SZ
Job Category: Other
Job Reference: 49e985a87631
Job Views: 10
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description: Project Assistant to Executive Chairman
We are looking for a Project Assistant to the Executive Chairman at our Headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ. You will work primarily to assist the Executive Chairman and his office to develop and deliver organization-wide business and technical projects and related tasks within Oerlikon. You will be empowered to collaborate with other senior stakeholders such as Business Leaders and the Executive Committee to bring projects to fruition and ready for implementation under the guidance of the Executive Chairman and the Head of Group Strategy & Business Development.
If you have recently graduated with a recognized business and/or engineering education and are looking for a highly visible and dynamic role to jump-start your career in our company, this is an unrivaled career development opportunity for you.
Your Responsibilities Manage projects as well as related work streams for the Board of Directors, the Oerlikon Group, and for specific business Divisions; monitoring the progress of projects and following up with other stakeholders to ensure successful completion.
Closely work with Oerlikon business stakeholders worldwide to help drive the strategy and report progress as well as move the business forward.
Design and use effective monitoring systems and other project management tools to track performance, identify bottlenecks, and report progress to project bodies such as SteCo or project controlling.
Help ensure quality, budget, and on-time delivery of project work.
Serve as liaison between staff, senior executives, and the Chairman to support and facilitate key discussions and appropriate information flow.
Prepare Board and Executive Committee presentations and act as a sparring partner for senior leadership ahead of important meetings.
Your Profile Degree in technology, engineering, or business and up to 5 years of business experience in an international company.
Exposure to and understanding of project management tools, processes, and principles.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and enjoys being empowered.
A hands-on, positive, pragmatic, flexible, and results-driven personality with a high level of energy as well as the ability to meet multiple and tight timelines under pressure.
Ability to motivate and engage people to contribute to teamwork.
Exceptional German and English – both verbal and written skills.
Ability to travel (approx. 10%).
We offer An opportunity to grow and develop.
A very welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team spirit and an open company culture.
An exciting and challenging opportunity to work in an international global technology company.
Attractive compensation and working conditions.
Modern office facilities within a 10 min walk to the train station Pfäffikon/SZ with direct connections to Zurich; the motorway Chur/Zurich within a 5 min drive.
Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.
Please note that we will only consider direct applications for this position.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
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