Head of Capacity & Congestion Management (80-100%)

We are looking for someone to join us at our headquarters in Aarau as 

Head of Capacity & Congestion Management (80-100%) 

Help keep Switzerland's lights on 

You ensure that the capacity of Switzerland’s high-voltage grid is used optimally, both within Switzerland and as part of the interconnected European grid. As a driving force behind capacity and congestion management, you develop solutions that intelligently connect the market and the grid while balancing technical and economic requirements. Your key responsibilities include: 

• Leadership and development of the Capacity & Congestion Management team while ensuring the sustainable development of the organisation, processes and capabilities
• Anticipation of regulatory, market and operational changes and derivation of future-ready solutions for market, operational and cross-border planning
• Ensuring efficient and robust processes through an end-to-end understanding of capacity and congestion management across the entire organisation, continuous performance monitoring, and ongoing improvement
• Active contribution to national and European collaboration and representation of Swissgrid’s interests in dealings with authorities, transmission system operators and market partners
• Effective leadership of people and resources through employee development, the creation of a culture based on trust and performance, and the efficient management of budgets, performance and risks.

This is how you make a difference 

You combine strong analytical and conceptual skills with a confident manner, negotiation skills and an operational and strategic mindset. You communicate complex matters clearly, proactively initiate change and create a motivating working environment. You also bring the following qualifications and experience: 

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, economics or a natural science discipline, ideally complemented by further education in economics
• Six to ten years of relevant professional experience, particularly in electricity trading, power plant dispatch or grid operations
• In-depth knowledge of national and international energy markets as well as the relevant regulatory and legal frameworks
• Advanced knowledge of congestion and balancing group management as well as operational planning, together with a very good understanding of the interaction between market and grid operations
• Experience leading an organisational unit or completed further training in people management
• Experience negotiating with international partners and authorities, along with strong conflict resolution and facilitation skills
• Business-fluent German and English, as well as advanced French language skills

What we offer 

We offer varied and exciting responsibilities in a company that is unique in Switzerland, together with a modern working environment in the immediate vicinity of Aarau railway station. You will also benefit from: 

• Flexible working arrangements based on a 42-hour week, including opportunities to work from home
• 30 days of annual leave, plus company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension plan
• Opportunities for professional development
• Financial and/or time support for internal or external further education and training
• Competitive salary and recognition of strong performance 

About us 

We are preparing the Swiss electricity market for the future: stable, efficient and connected across Europe. With innovative market products, high-performance modelling and intelligent capacity and congestion management, we create the foundation for a secure and flexible electricity market.