Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process, please submit all application documents (CV, cover letter) in English only.

The role

As a Lead Delivery Manager at Zühlke, you are responsible for the successful delivery of challenging projects at the intersection of technology, business, and client collaboration:

• You lead projects to success – from kick-off to final delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.

• You ensure we deliver what we promise – aligning outcomes with client goals and business value.

• You build and lead strong, multidisciplinary project teams – empowering both Zühlke colleagues and client-side teams.

• You establish trust-based relationships with clients – acting as a partner and advisor with a deep understanding of their context.

• You support bid and proposal processes – contributing your expertise in effort estimation, solution design, and planning.

What`s important to us

• Several years of experience managing complex projects in the fields of software engineering, IT solutions, and technology consulting.

• Cross-industry knowledge and confidence working in a corporate environment.

• T-shaped skillset: broad understanding of business and technology with deep expertise in selected areas.

• Strong customer orientation and a structured, solution-driven mindset for tackling complex challenges.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams with diverse backgrounds.

• University degree, at least a bachelor’s – preferably a master’s.
  Project management certifications (e.g., PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2, SAFe) are a plus.

• Native-level German (C1) and very good English skills are required.

What we offer

• Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home

• Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year

• Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.

• Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.

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How to Apply

Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!  

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.