Project Portfolio Manager Decommissioning
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Villigen
- Company
- Paul Scherrer Institut, Forschungsstrasse 111, 5234 Villigen
- First posted
Project Portfolio Manager Decommissioning
The PSI Institute is the largest research institute for natural sciences and engineering in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdocs, doctoral students, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 employees.
The decommissioning activities at PSI include technically, financially, and regulatorily demanding projects. To further professionalize and successfully develop our decommissioning portfolio, we are creating a new position and are looking for an experienced personality with strong steering, project portfolio, and interface competence.
For the Radiation Protection and Safety department, we are looking for a
Project Portfolio Manager Decommissioning
Your tasks
Proactive monitoring of the decommissioning project portfolio as well as further development of reporting and the overarching portfolio view
Organization and moderation of steering and coordination meetings including structured documentation
Expenditure and allocation controlling in close cooperation with the responsible financial officers
Reporting to department management and directorate as well as creation of decision-making bases, documents, and presentations
Coordination of inquiries from relevant stakeholders such as supervisory authorities, EFV/EFK and ETH Council regarding the topic of decommissioning
Collaboration in decommissioning projects as well as support for cross-disciplinary issues in decommissioning
Your profile
University degree (Master), for example in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field of study
Several years of experience in project portfolio management as well as confident handling of corresponding tools and methods
Experience in dealing with supervisory authorities as well as with demanding internal and external stakeholders
Experience in leading large-scale industrial projects in plant engineering, e.g., in decommissioning, in radiological waste management, in nuclear technology plants or in a comparably regulated environment is an advantage
Ability to prepare complex matters in a manner appropriate to the target group
Strong communication skills, diplomatic skill and affinity for science and research
Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic cooperation. In addition to systematic induction, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our strong continuing education culture. Regarding concerns for the optimal reconciliation of career and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For further information, please contact Dr. , Tel. .
We look forward to your online application by 4. September 2026 for the position as Project Portfolio Manager Decommissioning (Index-No. ).
Institute, People & Culture, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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