Manager Operational Excellence & Efficiency (m/w/d) — Zurich Insurance

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137563 | 80 - 100% | Oerlikon, Zurich | Hybrid

Does the idea of sustainably increasing performance and efficiency in the life sector motivate you and make an important contribution to the further development of our business?

In this role, you support the planning and implementation of a cross-divisional transformation program of Zurich Switzerland. You combine analytical strength with consistent implementation, coordinate improvement measures together with the responsible areas and create transparency about progress, impact and risks.

This is what awaits you

  • You control central measures of a strategic transformation and efficiency program and ensure their timely implementation.
  • You will analyze cost and performance structures, identify efficiency and optimization potentials and develop concrete improvement measures together with the responsible areas.
  • You establish a transparent progress and impact measurement (operational and financial) and provide relevant information for the management.
  • You coordinate cross-divisional stakeholders, manage dependencies and support those responsible in the sustainable implementation of the agreed measures.
  • You identify risks and target deviations at an early stage and initiate appropriate control and countermeasures together with the relevant stakeholders.

This sets you apart

  • Several years of experience in transformation, program management, consulting, finance or a comparable function
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as a very good understanding of cost structures and financial contexts
  • Experience in implementing complex, cross-divisional measures and dealing with different stakeholders
  • High initiative, implementation strength and the ability to prepare complex topics in a structured and addressable manner
  • Very good knowledge of German and English

Good to know

Part-time or full-time: 80 - 100%

Place of work: Oerlikon, Zurich

Job: from now on or by agreement

Travel activity: none

Hybrid work: up to 40%

Everything about your application

You can apply directly to us online in a first step – you only need your CV. More information about the application process can be found here.

We attach importance to an efficient and appreciative application process. The Talent Acquisition Team will personally review your application without using artificial intelligence. From your first personal meeting with the responsible manager, you will always receive individual feedback from us. Because we are convinced: meaningful feedback is based on personal exchange.

For this position, we do not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Unsolicited applications shall not be considered or paid.

Do you have any questions? Jasmina, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant is at your disposal on +41 44 628 42 50.

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Job details

  • Company: Zurich Insurance
  • Position: Manager Operational Excellence & Efficiency (m/w/d)
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 189'000 - 331'500 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Insurance
  • Posted on: 2026-10-08
  • Expired on: 2026-10-11

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