Head Of Portfolio Management

Location : Wangen b. Dübendorf & / or Geneva

When : 01 October or upon availability

Your mission :

The Head of Portfolio Management ensures that the company\’s portfolio projects and internal initiatives are strategically aligned, financially sound, and operationally feasible. He is responsible for defining, managing, and optimizing Skyguide\’s strategic portfolio of projects, programs, and initiatives to ensure alignment with corporate strategy, objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term value creation. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), a member of the Executive Board.

Your tasks :

• Define and implement portfolio governance frameworks, chair review boards, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Act as a central point of governance for portfolio decisions, supporting the CDO and Executive Management in making informed decisions.
• Translate strategy into a multi-year executable roadmap, manage interdependencies, and plan execution, balancing resources and financial constraints.
• Define and drive a structured company-wide investment prioritization process (programs, projects, and initiatives) to maximize value delivery while balancing risk, cost, and resource availability.
• Establish KPIs, monitor benefits realization, and report to executive stakeholders.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and promote a portfolio mindset across the organization.
• Define, own, and ensure the portfolio management process for Skyguide. Ensure alignment with other key corporate processes.
• Lead and develop a team of 3-5 portfolio experts to meet evolving business needs.

What we are looking for :

• Master\’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in portfolio, program, or product management—preferably within aviation, ANSP, or software-driven organizations.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder portfolios with high strategic impact.
• Broad methodological expertise, deep knowledge in both waterfall project management and scaled agile approaches, and a solid understanding of strategic planning, corporate development, and change management.
• Motivation: You are driven by purpose, taking initiative to move things forward.
• Leadership: You actively shape the future by creating customer value, contributing to sustainable success, while courageously anticipating needs and taking ownership of risks.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; good command of French and/or German is a plus.

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.

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