Head of Capacity & Congestion Management

You ensure that the capacity of Switzerland’s high-voltage grid is used optimally, both within Switzerland and as part of the interconnected European grid. As a driving force behind capacity and congestion management, you develop solutions that intelligently connect the market and the grid while balancing technical and economic requirements. Your key responsibilities include: Leadership and development of the Capacity & Congestion Management team while ensuring the sustainable development of the organisation, processes and capabilities; Anticipation of regulatory, market and operational changes and derivation of future-ready solutions for market, operational and cross-border planning; Ensuring efficient and robust processes through an end-to-end understanding of capacity and congestion management across the entire organisation, continuous performance monitoring, and ongoing improvement; Active contribution to national and European collaboration and representation of Swissgrid’s interests in dealings with authorities, transmission system operators and market partners; Effective leadership of people and resources through employee development, the creation of a culture based on trust and performance, and the efficient management of budgets, performance and risks.

We are preparing the Swiss electricity market for the future: stable, efficient and connected across Europe. With innovative market products, high-performance modelling and intelligent capacity and congestion management, we create the foundation for a secure and flexible electricity market.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, economics or a natural science discipline, ideally complemented by further education in economics

• Six to ten years of relevant professional experience, particularly in electricity trading, power plant dispatch or grid operations

• In-depth knowledge of national and international energy markets as well as the relevant regulatory and legal frameworks

• Advanced knowledge of congestion and balancing group management as well as operational planning, together with a very good understanding of the interaction between market and grid operations

• Experience leading an organisational unit or completed further training in people management

• Experience negotiating with international partners and authorities, along with strong conflict resolution and facilitation skills

• Business-fluent German and English, as well as advanced French language skills