Aarau
Project Manager TAXOPTIMA 80 - 100 %
- 07 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Cantonal Tax Office
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a...
Project Manager TAXOPTIMA 80 - 100 %
Exciting tasks await:
- Management of the subprojects "Unified Tax Collection" and "Redesign of Inheritance and Gift Tax System"
- Development of decision-making bases, implementation concepts and quality assurance measures for the project committees
- Coordination of related initiatives (IT projects "New Tax Collection" and "Replacement Applications IVAR and REGE")
- Requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, documentation and involvement of all relevant stakeholders (IT, specialist departments, municipalities)
- Risk and change management, creation of project plans, status and meeting reports
What you bring:
- Recognised degree from a university of applied sciences or university (or equivalent qualification)
- Further training and practical experience in project management – ideally in complex projects in public administration
- Sound understanding of administrative processes and political procedures in the Canton of Aargau
- Strong communication and moderation skills as well as experience in collaboration with municipal and specialist partners
- Confident use of common project tools (e.g. MS Project, JIRA) and experience in project documentation
Your mission:
You will lead the TAXOPTIMA implementation project to simplify the tax collection for natural persons ("Unified Tax Collection") and to redesign the inheritance and gift tax system of Aargau. The goal is timely, cost-efficient and high-quality implementation – from the decision-making basis to the final introduction.
Benefits
We offer flexible working options, a wide range of further training and attractive social benefits. You can find all our benefits at ag.ch/personal.
Your working environment
The Cantonal Tax Office (KStA) is responsible for enforcing cantonal and federal tax laws. The municipalities assess and collect taxes from natural persons; the KStA performs the supervisory function. All other types of taxes are assessed and collected by the KStA itself. Furthermore, the KStA prepares the basis for financial planning and tax policy on behalf of the Government Council. Our approximately 710,000 inhabitants and the 198 municipal administrations expect qualified services from us every day.
Contact
For technical enquiries, please contact Daniel Liebhauser, Head of Legal, Deputy Head of the Cantonal Tax Office, 062 835 37 54.
For questions about the application process, please contact Urs Martin, Head of Human Resources, 062 835 24 04.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
