Program Manager – Regulatory Programs & Capability Development

About the Position

Program Manager – Regulatory Programs & Capability Development

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead global regulatory transformation programs and implementation initiatives. This role is pivotal in translating regulatory requirements into operating models, roadmaps, and delivery plans. You will manage program governance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting. Your ability to facilitate Steering Committees and executive decision-making forums will be crucial. Additionally, you will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions, business units, and corporate functions. Developing reusable regulatory capabilities, standards, and operating-model components, as well as defining transition and handover plans to ensure sustainable implementation, will be part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory transformation programs and implementation initiatives
• Translate regulatory requirements into operating models, roadmaps, and delivery plans
• Manage program governance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting
• Facilitate Steering Committees and executive decision-making forums
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions, business units, and corporate functions
• Develop reusable regulatory capabilities, standards, and operating-model components
• Define transition and handover plans to ensure sustainable implementation

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in international program, project, or transformation management
• Proven track record delivering complex cross-functional initiatives in a global matrix organization
• Strong expertise in program governance, organizational change, and implementation management
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage
• Experience with PPWR, CPR, DWD, or comparable regulatory transformation initiatives is highly desirable

We Offer

• Competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion
• An attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund, and accident insurance solutions
• Competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

About the Company

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. With subsidiaries in 103 countries and over 400 factories worldwide, Sika plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence! Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day. Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.