WHERE INSIGHT MEETS INVESTMENT
This opportunity is designed for someone who takes charge of their career and is eager to grow and fast-track an international path, viewing a job title not as a final destination but as a starting point.
We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our M&A and Strategic Controlling team. Working closely with top executives and our leaders in the business units and regions, the role will lead the evaluation and execution of mergers and acquisitions as well as other strategic transactions to achieve Hilti’s growth targets. In addition, the role will drive strategic corporate finance projects to advance our strategy Lead 2030.
Due to its high visibility and the unique insights into our global business, the role is recognized as the ideal launch pad for our future finance leaders.
This full-time position is available from January 2027. Required travel is up to 5%.
What You'll do
- Support the strategic fit analysis and evaluation of potential acquisition targets in collaboration with Corporate Development and business units.
- Lead M&A projects across the full transaction lifecycle, from initial contact and due diligence through negotiation, signing, closing, and post-closing management.
- Coordinate internal workstreams and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment among stakeholders across different organizational levels.
- Partner with the global Finance & Controlling community, Corporate Development, business units, and markets to identify improvement opportunities and enhance performance.
- Lead strategic controlling projects in close collaboration with Finance, business units, markets, and other key stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree in Business or a quantitative field and/or an MBA.
- Substantial experience in M&A advisory or corporate M&A, with demonstrated ownership of transactions across the deal lifecycle..
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) and a solid understanding of accounting principles
- M&A transaction experience in construction or software is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and senior stakeholder management skills. [SH1.1]
- Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills, with sound business judgment.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
What’s In It for You
At Hilti, you'll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and empowers individuals to make a real difference. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, contribute to business growth, and have the opportunity to shape your own development through structured career paths and strategic growth opportunities. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:
- Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
- Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
- Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles.
- Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation, and sabbaticals.
- Relocation and family support including childcare services and integration assistance.
- Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
- Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
- Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Learn more about our recruitment process: Preparing for your Hilti Interview
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
For further questions, please feel free to contactSimon Benz, Project Manager M&A or Hansa Stein, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected]
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations
