Head Program Management
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Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for more than 225 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 5 100, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland.
We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic colleague who can start as soon as possible, as:
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable program plans
- Manage project interdependencies and monitor performance
- Collaborate with departments on scope and strategy
- Prioritize product backlog and bridge product/development teams
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, and manage budgets
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Report status and escalate issues to executive management
- Act as primary stakeholder contact for product matters
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual who excels in planning and communication, with a proven track record in management roles and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software development and significant senior experience, particularly in program or project management. Experience in managing budgets is advantageous. Proficiency in English is essential, and German language skills are a plus. We need a people person who can motivate and rally the team, with prior experience in a management position being a must. For this role, a travel workload of 20-30% in Asia is foreseen.
- an international working environment with long tradition
- versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
- good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Tom Ban
Head Group HR
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 52 208 7295
www.rieter.com
Are you interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and you would like to be part of a successful team, we look forward to meeting you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online.