Head of Operational Excellence

About the job

About u-blox u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

Job Description

We are seeking a Head of Operational Excellence to join our Group Strategy team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Group Strategy and collaborate closely with our Executive Committee. You will play a key part in owning, running, and continuously improving the company’s operating system to ensure effective execution of corporate and functional strategies. The role focuses on clarity, alignment, cadence, and follow through, translating strategic intent into disciplined execution through robust management processes and business rhythms. To be successful in this role you have strong track record in operational excellence, leading execution, and driving transformation and demonstrate systems thinking, process discipline, discretion, and reliability. If you are looking to develop your career in a successful international, private equity-backed technology company, this role is for you!

Your Responsibilities

Own, maintain, and evolve the company’s operating system, ensuring it serves as a practical framework for how the company is managed and run. Standardise and operate core management processes, tools, and routines across the organisation. Assess and improve the adoption and impact of the operating system to boost focus, speed and accountability. Own and run key aspects of the Executive Committee’s operating cadence, including meeting preparation, agendas, and readiness. Prepare concise, action-oriented briefing materials for senior leadership discussions and decisions. Prepare and lead workshops attended by the EC and the broader leadership team Support strategy implementation by ensuring goals and priorities are clearly expressed and translated into executable actions. Monitor execution of major initiatives, highlight misalignments, dependencies or delays, and coordinate corrective actions with senior leaders. Ensure consistency in the communication and review of priorities, progress, and outcomes organisation wide. Drive selected cross-functional and strategic initiatives, focusing on delivery, impact and execution discipline. Support senior stakeholders in driving initiatives to completion.

Your Skills and Experience

Experience in operational excellence, execution leadership, transformation, or management systems, ideally in high‑technology or engineering‑driven environments. Exposure to industries such as semiconductors, electronics, embedded systems, or complex B2B technology is strongly preferred. Educational background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field is a plus, MBA or equivalent preferred. Experience working closely with senior leadership (incl. C-Level) and cross‑functional stakeholders, while showing consistently discretion & reliability. Proven experience in driving structure, cadence and execution follow-through. Showed in the past the ability of systems thinking meaning the understands how decisions, processes, and behaviours interact.

What are your perks?

A multicultural and international company with over 50 different nationalities Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies Hybrid working model & flexible working hours A strong learning environment and regular career discussions Nice location on the Zurich lake side, 15 min away from Zurich with public transport Sport activities, “Friday beers”, barbecue, and an amazing roof terrace Between 25 and 30 days of vacation a year, employee insurance contribution taken over by employer and additional contribution from the company to the pension fund, participation to public transport costs … And discover even more by talking with us! Learn more about u-blox https://www.u-blox.com/en/working-u-blox We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.