Trainee – CTO Project Management Office

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.

Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

Your responsibilities

Role Summary:

As a PMO Trainee, you will play a key support role in ensuring efficient data-driven project and portfolio management across the Engineering organization.

You will assist in gathering, cleaning, and consolidating data from various systems and stakeholders, contribute to reporting and automation efforts, and help maintain transparency and control across key projects and investments.

Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Consolidation:

• Gather data from multiple sources (e.g., Excel, MS Project, ERP) related to Engineering budgets, resources, and project status
• Clean and standardize data to ensure consistency and reliability
• Support the integration of data into Engineering PMO masterplan, dashboards and reports

Reporting & Presentations:

• Assist in drafting executive-level reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for senior management

Process Improvement & Automation

• Recommend improvements of Engineering reporting process
• Propose and support development of scripts, macros, or workflow automations to streamline data extraction and consolidation processes

Your qualification & experience

• Recently obtained University Degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Excel (including data consolidation and visualization)
• Basic knowledge of data extraction and automation tools (e.g., Power Query, SQL, Python)
• Basic knowledge of project management and budgeting concepts (e.g., EVMS, CAPEX, OPEX, WBS). Knowledge of MS Project and SAP an asset
• Proactive and solution oriented mind-set
• Organized and structured working style
• Interest in aerospace technology is a plus
• English minimum B2, verbal and written

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

• Salary: 4’500 gross/month
• Contract duration: 12 months

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a leading aerospace engineering organization
• Opportunity to learn about project portfolio management, data governance, and strategic decision-making
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic, high-tech environment

Your next step

If you are interested, please submit your complete application documents in English including the following attachments:

– Cover letter

– CV

– Diplomas

– Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates holding a valid Swiss Working Permit/ EU Nationals/ Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

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