
Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Liechtenstein
Overview
We are looking for high-performing, multilingual post-graduates, eager to become Hilti’s next generation of technical leaders. Hilti`s Outperformer Program, a one-of-a-kind global management development traineeship. From day one, you will have responsibility and the chance to make a significant impact. Your curiosity and problem-solving abilities will play a key role in achieving our company's purpose of Making Construction Better.
Details
What You'll do
This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding international technical leadership career. In this fast-tracked, 2 years program, you’ll be placed at the heart where our innovation thrives, providing you with a first-hand experience in our core technical functions from day one where you get to engage with senior management and have a dedicated mentor to guide you.
Within the program you rotate through various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business and hone your skills in different areas supporting your personal development. The program is split into 3 main stages:
- 15-18 months at our innovation and development centers in Schaan (Liechtenstein) or Kaufering near Munich (Germany), working with an international team on cutting-edge projects and supporting our goal of carbon-neutral power tools and consumables.
- 3-6 months strategic project at our head office in Schaan, in areas like engineering, marketing, logistics, HR, or finance.
- 3 months international strategic project outside the region, where you will contribute to transformative initiatives on a global scale.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What You’ll Bring
- (Soon to be) completed master’s degree in engineering or similar technical field.
- Multilingual – fluent in English and at least one other language, with international experience from work or studies abroad.
- Internationally mobile, a global mindset, keen on diverse cultural experiences and opportunities to work abroad.
- A flexible team player, curious, dedicated, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire others.
- A global thinker, eager to learn, and keen on diverse cultural experiences and opportunities to work abroad.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What’s In It for You
Show us what you can do, and in return, we promise you the experience of a lifetime. We offer you a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and invaluable experiences that will shape your perspective and personal and professional development. On top of that, you’ll also take part in some fascinating courses and events:
- Introductory Global Summit: Experience 4 days at our global headquarters in Liechtenstein, featuring the presence of our Executive Board and Global Senior Leadership. The summit offers a comprehensive overview of our business, while fostering soft skill development and meaningful collaboration with fellow program participants.
- Social Project Summit: 7 days dedicated to building a better future, with contribution to a hands-on, high-impact community project. This experience offers the chance to immerse yourself in a different culture while actively improving living conditions for those in need.
- Leadership Summit: An enriching learning journey in partnership with a renowned business school, featuring online modules and collaborative projects with fellow program participants. The experience concludes with a 5-day on-campus summit to deepen insights and to foster business and leadership skills.
After the program, you are prepared to take immediate responsibility and join one of our development, marketing, procurement, or technical project teams.
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.
At our global headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, Buchs, and nearby hubs, we shape Hilti’s digital strategy and enterprise platforms worldwide. Our crossfunctional teams in product IT, data & analytics, cybersecurity, ERP, and digital customer platforms work sidebyside with business leaders to design, build, and run solutions at global scale. HQ offers a collaborative environment where architecture decisions, platform reliability, and secure-by-design engineering translate into real impact for our customers and teams.
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