Swatch Group Product Lifecycle Management Business Analyst
- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.
The Product Lifecycle Management Business Analyst co-owns PLM evolution projects, leads implementations and supports Simulation solutions across Swatch Group companies, while advancing digital transformation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The role collaborates with business stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to improve PLM processes and solutions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Co-own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) evolution projects and contribute to the Swatch Group’s digital transformation initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end processes within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
- Analyze business requirements and design innovative solutions using Dassault Systèmes technologies.
- Lead and coordinate projects from requirements gathering through implementation, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Serve as Simulation Service Owner for Swatch Group companies, managing solutions including SIMULIA (Abaqus, Simpack, CST Studio), Ansys, Forge, and Sigmasoft.
- Provide functional and technical support to Simulation users across the Group.
- Manage projects using Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies in collaboration with Swatch Group brands and manufacturing entities.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives, including company migrations to the 3DEXPERIENCE collaborative platform.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure continuous improvement of PLM processes and solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in innovation, digital transformation, and engineering processes.
- First experience in project management or willingness to develop project management skills.
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
- Team-oriented, autonomous, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable working in a changing environment.
- Service-oriented with a strong customer focus.
- Technical degree, Higher Technical School diploma (Swiss HF/ES), or equivalent qualification in Microtechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
- Good understanding of product design, development, and industrialization processes, ideally within the microtechnology and/or watchmaking industry.
- Knowledge of PLM solutions, Simulation (FEM, MBD, EM), and/or CAD environments is an asset.
- Knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE and/or CATIA V5 is an advantage.
- Native French or German speaker with good working knowledge of the other language.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
First experience in project management, or willingness to develop project management skills.
Education
Technical degree, Higher Technical School diploma (Swiss HF/ES), or equivalent qualification in Microtechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
Culture
Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.
About Cerulean
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