PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
Kriens
Project Management Strategic Construction Projects 70-80% (m/f/d)
- 27 June 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Kriens
About the job
Who we are
Pilatus-Bahnen AG is one of the most successful tourist companies in Switzerland and offers a diverse leisure programme at Pilatus. 2 cable cars, 2 hotels, 5 restaurants, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the largest rope park in Central Switzerland promise exciting excursion experiences. Exceptional seminar and banquet facilities enable memorable events. In the main season, over 250 employees passionately dedicate themselves to national and international guests at Pilatus, enabling thrilling nature experiences.
Pilatus-Bahnen AG is one of the most successful tourist companies in Switzerland and offers a diverse leisure programme at Pilatus. 2 cable cars, 2 hotels, 5 restaurants, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the largest rope park in Central Switzerland promise exciting excursion experiences. Exceptional seminar and banquet facilities enable memorable events. In the main season, over 250 employees passionately dedicate themselves to national and international guests at Pilatus, enabling thrilling nature experiences.
Project Management Strategic Construction Projects 70-80% (m/f/d)
You take overall responsibility for the strategic planning and preparatory phase of the two major future projects of Pilatus-Bahnen AG: the replacement of the gondola lift Kriens – Krienseregg – Fräkmüntegg and the renovation of the Hotel Bellevue. In this key role, you lay the foundations for the successful realisation of both projects and represent them to internal and external stakeholders.
This is what you can achieve
Strategic Project Leadership
- Overall management of the strategic planning and development phase of both major projects in close cooperation with the executive management
- Ensuring a targeted project organisation and governance
- Preparation of investment and fundamental decisions for the executive management and board of directors
Project Coordination and Administration
- Leadership and control of external specialist planners, experts, architects and other involved parties
- Establishment and implementation of professional project administration including scheduling coordination
- Schedule, resource, cost and risk management
- Organisation, leadership and documentation of project and steering committee meetings
Stakeholder and Authority Management
- Contact person for authorities, municipalities, cantonal offices, associations and other public institutions
- Coordination of approval and permit processes
- Early identification and moderation of conflicts of interest
Communication and Representation
- Strategic planning of communication and representation towards various stakeholders in cooperation with the CEO
- Preparation and execution of information events and presentations
- Creation of communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
- Conveying complex matters in an understandable and convincing manner
This is what sets you apart
- Several years of experience in managing complex projects, preferably infrastructure or construction projects (with proven success)
- Strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
- Distinct organisational and administrative abilities
- High social competence as well as diplomatic skill in dealing with diverse stakeholders
- Confident demeanour and convincing communication skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking and a strong sense of responsibility
- Experience in tourism, infrastructure, mountain railways, real estate or hotel projects is an advantage
Your Personality
You are an experienced and inclusive leader with high credibility and rooted in the region. You maintain an overview even in demanding situations, build trust and bring people with different interests to the table. Thanks to your structured working style, positive attitude and proactive approach, you lead complex projects purposefully to success.
What you can look forward to
- A key role in the development of two strategically important future projects
- Direct collaboration with executive management and board of directors
- High scope for design and entrepreneurial responsibility
- An attractive working environment in a leading tourism and mountain railway region
- The opportunity to significantly shape sustainable infrastructure projects
- Attractive benefits such as our employee profit-sharing scheme - your success is our success! We are proud to share success with our employees in good business years.
We also gladly consider applications from freelancers.
If our corporate values Respectful, Honest, Warm and Together are important to you and you enjoy interacting with guests from all over the world – then we say: Welcome to the team (almost, only your electronic application is missing). We look forward to it!
Please use the following button to apply online.
Please use the following button to apply online.
Martina Keller
Recruiting Manager
041 329 11 09
Recruiting Manager
041 329 11 09
