Global Trainee Program - Outperformer Software Business Track (HILTI)

Overview

This opportunity is a two-year accelerated Global Trainee Program for the Software Business Track at Hilti, designed for early-career individuals aiming for commercial leadership roles in digital and software businesses. Participants receive real responsibility from the first day, gaining experience in how technology translates to customer value and how software businesses scale. The program places candidates within either the Construction Software unit or the Fastening and Protection Solutions unit. The Construction Software track begins with a twelve-month sales assignment followed by three rotations lasting three to six months each across product and business teams, including an international project. The Fastening and Protection Solutions track starts with a twelve-month product management assignment followed by three three-to-six-month rotations involving international projects, product management, software development, customer exposure, and start-up engagement. Trainees benefit from a dedicated senior mentor, direct executive leadership exposure, and a global peer cohort.

Who can apply

Applicants should be close to graduating or have recently completed a Master's degree in fields such as construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering with a construction focus, computer science, or business studies combined with an affinity for software and construction. Candidates must be at the start of their career with a maximum of three years of junior work experience. Required traits include global mobility with a willingness to relocate internationally multiple times, a digital and AI orientation, and fluency in English and/or German, Dutch, French, Spanish, or Italian.

What you get

The program includes participation in three key summits and events: an introductory four-day global summit at the global headquarters in Liechtenstein featuring the Executive Board and Global Senior Leadership; a seven-day social project summit focused on a hands-on community project; and a leadership summit conducted in partnership with a business school, featuring online modules, collaborative projects, and a five-day on-campus summit. Visa sponsorship may also be offered for suitable candidates.