Program Manager – Regulatory Programs & Capability Development

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. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it 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.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. 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.
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based 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.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based 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.