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Strategic Projects Associate
Full-time
Consulting
Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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About the Role
We are seeking a Strategic Projects Associate to join our Strategy Team. This role offers high-visibility, versatile regional projects and direct exposure to senior stakeholders and Sika Group Management. We’re looking for someone with a can-do attitude and willing to go the extra mile.
In this role you will design and deliver solutions that drive growth and efficiency, working closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights, analyze data, and support both strategic planning and hands-on execution.
Responsibilities
- Interpret data, analyze results, and define actions with Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations stakeholders to solve key business challenges
- Identify new opportunities provided by available data to generate valuable insights for the business and support growth
- Actively support countries/areas to review their strategic business plans and support translation into operations footprints through regular project drumbeats, dedicated workshops, as well as storytelling guidance and presentation drafting
- Play a key role in analyzing the impact of M&A activities on country masterplans and support local teams during the integration processes
- Improve current and develop new processes and solutions and lead their roll-out across country organizations
- Support in drafting presentations and data visualizations for country/area/region top-management leveraging insights identified through data analysis/workshops/other researches
- Create a strong link with cross-functional teams to introduce and expand innovative solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or similar
- Min. 3-4 years of experience with strategic projects and data analysis at a top consulting company
- Proven experience with analysis, process & concept design, as well as implementation phases of the project in a workstream lead position
- Strong ability to connect the dots and create compelling stories suitable for the top management team
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable plans
- High autonomy combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and a can-do attitude
- Positive and energetic spirit that brings innovative ideas that engage people around you
- Proficiency in Excel and Office suite, knowledge of data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, BI) is a plus
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), German is a plus
- Based in Zurich but flexible for occasional international travels
We Offer
- Intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career
- Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world
- The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit
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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.
We look forward to your application. For this position visa sponsorship is not offered and only direct applications will be considered. For any further information please reach us at [email protected]
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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