Senior Executive Programmes Manager - Insurance Management Simulation (IMS) (80 - 100%, Hybrid) (Zurich, Zurich, CH) chez Swiss Re Group | Swiss Re

Shape and deliver the future of insurance learning 

Join Swiss Re’s Executive Education team and take ownership of our flagship Insurance Management Simulation (IMS) programme. You will ensure the smooth and professional delivery of a significant number of IMS programmes worldwide, while also contributing to the innovation of new learning formats. This role combines operational excellence with the opportunity to grow into a strategic innovator shaping transformative executive learning experiences. 

Why Join Us? 

• Lead an award-winning, high-impact flagship programme in executive education 

• Work at the intersection of insurance expertise, leadership development, and innovation 

• Collaborate with global insurance leaders, clients, and top-tier faculty 

• Thrive in a dynamic, international environment with flexible work arrangements 

• Benefit from strong opportunities for professional growth and thought leadership 

Your Role 

As Senior Executive Programmes Manager, you will: 

• Deliver IMS programmes worldwide: plan, facilitate, and deliver a significant number of client programmes annually 

• Ensure operational excellence: oversee logistics, coordinate faculty assignments, prepare participant materials, and manage simulation tool setup 

• Engage with clients and partners: tailor programmes to client needs, co-create solutions, and ensure a positive learning experience 

• Lead innovation and growth: design new, engaging executive eduction offerings, integrate digital tools and emerging technologies, and strengthen the programme’s global impact 

• Build and support a faculty community: manage relationships with external trainers and faculty, including scheduling, contracting, and fostering collaboration 

• Apply agile methods: manage projects effectively and continuously improve delivery processes 

What You Bring 

• Solid experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry (essential) 

• Proven programme and project management skills, including logistics-heavy delivery 

• Experience in learning design and facilitation for executives or professionals 

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities across diverse contexts 

• Proficiency with digital tools and openness to innovative learning technologies 

• Fluency in English; German is a plus 

Bonus skills: 

• Familiarity with instructional design frameworks (e.g. ADDIE) 

• Experience with simulation-based learning and AI applications 

• Ability to analyse and improve learning effectiveness

• For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between 128,000 CHF and 192,000 CHF  for a full-time role.

  The specific salary offered considers:

  • the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,

  • the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.

  In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based annual bonus.

  If you are a collaborative, resilient professional open to challenge and growth, we look forward to your application.

   

About Us 

You’ll be part of Swiss Re Executive Education, a team within Branding & Marketing, dedicated to creating impactful learning programmes for clients, corporates, brokers, and governments worldwide. From Zurich and Bratislava, we design and deliver cutting-edge executive education that strengthens resilience across the insurance sector. 

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the insurance sector and society, and we particularly welcome applications from women.