Head of Asset Management Department (80-100%)

About the job

Supported by Ganci Partners, the Public Transport of Chablais (TPC) are looking for their future

Head of Asset Management Department (80-100%)

Based in Aigle, the TPC are the main public transport company of the Vaud and Valais Chablais.
They operate four metre-gauge lines connecting the plain to the stations of Leysin, Les Diablerets,
Champéry and Villars, as well as a rapidly growing bus network. Driven by strong growth - more than
5.8 million passengers transported in 2025, an increase of over 15% - the TPC are investing in the renewal of their rolling stock and the electrification of their buses, while several major projects, including AOMC 2030 and the extension of the Aigle-Leysin line, are shaping the future of the network. With over 400 employees, the company is implementing a new organisation from 1 July 2027.

Responsibilities of the role
Reporting directly to the Director, the Head of the Asset Management Department is responsible
for ensuring the provision of safe, reliable, sustainable and resilient assets. Based at headquarters,
they lead nearly 80 employees within a department that brings together railway infrastructure,
rail and road rolling stock, as well as the company’s property portfolio.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Establish asset master plans (infrastructure, rolling stock, property) and plan the financial resources necessary for their development and renewal;
• Assume the role of owner for development and renewal projects;
• Define the strategy and maintenance plans, and oversee the monitoring and upkeep of assets;
• Supervise the property portfolio and facility management;
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration and manage the department’s budget.

A major challenge of this role lies in setting up the new department: uniting teams from three pre-existing units around a common culture, redefining processes and deploying a shared asset management methodology. The successful candidate will also continue the digitalisation of maintenance (notably infrastructure CMMS) and embed a culture of economic asset management.

Profile sought
With a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related technical field, you have solid experience in leading teams and technical organisations, as well as significant experience in asset management, maintenance of railway rolling stock and/or railway infrastructure. You are familiar with asset management principles according to ISO 55000 and know how to use data to optimise maintenance. With a long-term vision, you understand assets throughout their entire lifecycle and reconcile safety, availability and reliability requirements with financial constraints. A confident and attentive leader, builder and unifier, you know how to support change and create a shared dynamic within teams with diverse backgrounds. Finally, you have a perfect command of French.

Your application
For further information, Ms Rebeca Gonzalez, Senior Partner at Ganci Partners, is available at +41 76 420 67 97 and looks forward to receiving your application via Jobup by 25 November 2026.