Senior Sustainment Strategy Lead

Background:

This role involves designing and activating a sustainment operating model, aligning cross-functional input, and facilitating collaboration. We're looking for someone with strong strategic thinking, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills. The perfect candidate owns a degree in communication and possesses extensive experience in business management. The person is highly adept at navigating politically sensitive environments and proficient in application lifecycle management processes. Furthermore, the candidate must demonstrate strong strategic thinking and effective communication skills. Fluency in English and comprehensive practical knowledge of the SAFe framework are also essential.

General Info:

• Start Date Asap - 01.10.2025
• End Date 6-9 Months contract - Extension very likely
• Workplace Rotkreuz (partially home office)
• Workload 60% 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Align input across BPM functions (Customer Service, Supply Chain, Regulatory & Quality, etc.)
• Represent consolidated viewpoints in program discussions
• Facilitate preparation for meetings and decision-making
• Proactively identify and moderate potential conflicts or misalignments
• Drive clear, consensus-based outcomes
• Stakeholder management
• Foster Cross-functional collaboration
• Conflict resolution

Your Profile:

• A university degree in communication, business management, change management or a similar degree
• Min. 10 years of experience
• Strong facilitation and preparation skills 
• Extensive knowledge of operating model design and implementation 
• Governance for global processes and systems 
• Extensive knowledge of Support models for business application support 
• Strategic thinking and influence 
• Effective communication skills 
• Confidence navigating complex or politically sensitive environments 
• Ability to simplify and communicate clearly across levels 
• Application lifecycle management processes 
• SAFe framework (extensive, practical knowledge) 
• Fluency in English

Nice to haves:

• Change management experience
  
• Basic SAP skills