IT Portfolio Manager (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The IT Planning Service is the strategy, planning, and control office for the entire IT of the Canton of St. Gallen. Our core mission is the expansion and maintenance of customer-oriented and secure IT services for the population and economy. We are responsible for the development and implementation of the cantonal IT strategy and organize all IT processes for efficient collaboration within the cantonal administration. In addition, we ensure smooth and secure data exchange with municipalities, other cantons, and the federal government.

To complement our team, we are looking for you immediately or by arrangement for the position of

IT Portfolio Manager (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You strategically align our IT portfolio and ensure that IT projects, applications, and services are used optimally.
• You ensure that our IT activities support the cantonal goals.
• You manage the costs of our systems throughout their entire lifecycle – always with a focus on efficiency, quality, security, and sustainability.
• You evaluate, prioritize, and coordinate IT initiatives and implement the right measures.
• You continuously develop our portfolio management processes, methods, and standards.
• You prepare decision-making bases, reports, and presentations for management bodies – clear, concise, and convincing.
• You support IT strategy development, proactively bring in trends and ideas, and work closely with specialist departments, IT teams, project management, and external partners – in a cooperative and goal-oriented manner.

What distinguishes you

• You have completed studies in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable qualification.
• You have several years of experience in IT portfolio management, project, or program management.
• You are well versed in project and portfolio management methods.
• You are proficient in IT controlling, cost-benefit analyses, as well as portfolio and governance topics.
• You think analytically, conceptually, and never lose sight of the big picture.
• You communicate clearly, coordinate confidently, and can handle various stakeholders.
• You work independently, structured, solution-oriented, and master German at a very high level, both spoken and written.

What we offer

• A responsible and versatile activity in a future-oriented environment.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of time- and location-independent work (e.g., home office).
• Opportunities for further education and personal development.
• A motivated team and a modern, future-oriented IT environment.
• An attractive workplace in the center of the city of St. Gallen.

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.