Head of Market & Product Design (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the security of supply on the grid side in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

We look forward to your application as

Head of Market & Product Design (80-100%) - 1631

Ensuring electricity in Switzerland

In this exciting role, you and your team are responsible for the conceptual further development of the framework conditions of the Swiss and European electricity markets. For this, you develop and optimise products in the area of frequency regulation and flexibility markets, so that Swissgrid can guarantee a secure grid operation at all times in the future. In addition, you take on the following tasks:

• Leadership and development of the team as well as creating a motivating environment for performance, innovation and collaboration
• Shaping the further development of TSO products and markets as well as initiating and leading strategically relevant projects
• Developing the target vision for the frequency control of the future and deriving concrete solutions for a changing electricity market and grid operation
• Early identification of technological, political and regulatory trends and translating these developments into future-proof strategies and implementation measures
• Unlocking and orchestrating flexibility in the energy system, from central and decentralised resources to new solutions for the changed Swiss generation mix
• Strengthening national and international cooperation as well as representing Swissgrid vis-à-vis distribution network operators, power plants, flexibility providers, transmission system operators and in relevant expert committees

This is how you make a difference

For this role, we are looking for you as a leader with strong communication skills, systematic problem-solving and decision-making competence, as well as the ability to create a motivating work environment. You bring the following:

• Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of the essential elements of the national and international electricity market
• Strong understanding of Swissgrid's operational processes and the impact of regulatory requirements on these processes
• Excellent strategic and conceptual skills for rapid and comprehensive assessment of complex and multidisciplinary topics

Holistic perspective and commitment to pragmatic solutions

• Targeted and convincing communication skills across various hierarchical levels
• Ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to motivate others and achieve set goals together
• Recognising new opportunities and developments, independent opinion formation and rapid adaptation to new situations
• University degree, possibly with a doctorate, in electrical engineering or economics/business administration, as well as a good understanding of the other discipline

This is how we inspire you

We offer varied and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to Aarau station. In addition, you benefit from the following perks:

• Flexible working hours with 42 hours per week including home office options
• 25-30 days of holiday as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training
• Competitive salary and reward for good performance

About us

We make the Swiss electricity market fit for the future: stable, efficient and connected to Europe. With innovative market products, powerful modelling as well as intelligent capacity and congestion management, we create the basis for a secure and flexible electricity market.