Strategic Projects Intern

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Strategic Projects Intern is a part-time role with Sika AG in Zurich designed for a Master student or recent graduate in Business or Data Analytics who wants hands-on experience in data driven strategy across the EMEA region. You will support performance reporting, consolidate country plans, and crunch data from Sales, Operations and Supply Chain to build PowerBI dashboards and management presentations. The role offers cross functional collaboration with Sales and Operations and exposure to strategic topics. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight analytics projects, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, PowerBI, and a proactive learning mindset; include internship or consulting experience, English fluency and any other European languages; visa sponsorship is not offered and apply directly.

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

Job Description

Our Goals - Your Path

Are you eager to learn how data-driven insights support strategic decision making in a global company? Are you passionate in supporting and following through region-wide initiatives that drive growth?

Join Sika’s Strategic Projects teams for Region EMEA as a Strategic Projects Intern, where you will gain hands-on experience in management reporting and strategic projects focusing on business development and operational efficiencies. In your role, you will work closely with the Strategic Projects team across diverse range of topics, you will have exposure to cross-functional teams ranging from Sales to Operations, from Regional management to all EMEA Countries.

Exciting Challenges

• Support reporting activities: Assist in preparing regular business performance reports and periodic tracking of country plans. You will learn how to collect, organize and consolidate business initiatives that enable business growth.
• Data crunching and analysis: Work closely with team members to collect, prepare and analyse data sets of various nature (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain), identify trends, and generate actionable insights. You will use tools like Excel and PowerBI dashboards to transform raw data into clear, impactful insights.
• Bring insights to impactful presentations: Help draft presentation and visualizations for management. You will learn to communicate complex information in compelling storytelling to enable strategic decision making.
• Collaborate across teams: Participate in cross-functional meetings and drive individual communications. You will gain exposure to how company/Region-wide strategic topics are shaped and executed.

Qualifications

Your Expertise - Our Strength

• Recently completed Master or in your second year of Master’s degree in Business, Data Analytics or similar
• Previous internship experiences in project management, data analysis or strategy consulting is an asset
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, familiarization of data visualization software (e.g. PowerBI) is a plus
• Proactive approach in tackling day-to-day challenges and data-related problems, attention to details, and willingness to learn with a can-do spirit
• Strong interest in data analysis, reporting, and business strategy
• Positive attitude to work closely with the team (also in hybrid setup), while engaging broader stakeholders adhering to process requirement
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), any other European languages would be a plus

Additional Information

• We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career
• Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world
• The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit

We look forward to your application. For this position visa sponsorship is not offered and only direct applications will be considered. For any further information please reach us at [email protected]

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.