Senior Technical Project Manager, Software Development | Senior Technischer Projektleiter SW-Entwicklung (w/m/d)

RUAG SA

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Nov 19, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Senior Technical Project Manager will lead complex technical development projects within the communication technology sector, focusing on military and governmental applications. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in creating technical concepts and software architectures, collaborating closely with hardware/software development and system engineering teams. You will be responsible for the technical and organizational steering of internal and external development teams using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Key responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements, drafting proposals, managing project teams, and ensuring successful delivery against Time, Cost, and Quality metrics. This position requires deep technical expertise in software development (Linux, C, C++, Client-Server) and network technology (Routing, VPN, IPv6), combined with strong leadership and risk management skills.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (FH/UNI) in Communication, Electrical, or Information Technology, or comparable education.

Experience

  • Proven success and experience in technical project management, preferably in ICT or network technology.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in software development and network technology.
  • Experience leading project teams and managing internal and external development resources.
  • Proven experience in Requirements Management and utilizing modern project management tools.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership qualities are required. Must possess entrepreneurial thinking and a structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.