Chief of Staff to the CTO (80-100%)

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".
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Location: Dübendorf 
When: 01 January 2026 or upon availability 

As Chief of Staff to the CTO, you will drive strategic alignment, governance and execution across the Technical Department. You help the management turn complexity into clarity, enabling better decision-making and sustainable performance in a safety-critical environment.

• Shape and drive the Technical Department's strategic agenda and long-term direction
• Lead business planning, performance oversight and enterprise-wide alignment and work in close collaboration with Financial, HR and other corporate Business Partners
• Strengthen governance, decision-making and execution excellence across the organization
• Translate complex strategic, financial and operational matters into clear executive decisions
• Align senior stakeholders and represent technical interests at Executive and Board level
• Act on behalf of the CTO in the strategic and commercial governance of key participations, engaging with Boards, executive leadership teams and external partners to drive informed decisions and long-term value creation.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment that drives collaboration, innovation and organizational performance

• A Master's degree in business administration, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
• Exceptional strategic and financial judgement, including business planning, investment decisions and performance management, with the ability to drive clarity, alignment and executive decision-making
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form
• Credibility and influence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders constructively, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver concise, decision-oriented content for Executive and Board audiences
• Track record of strengthening governance, accountability and organizational effectiveness
• Holistic Thinking: Connect strategic, operational and organizational perspectives to drive enterprise-wide alignment and sustainable outcomes
• Psychological Safety: Foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment where different perspectives are valued and people are empowered to contribute, challenge and innovate
• Professional fluency in English and German; strong working proficiency in French is highly desirable

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.