Responsible for Digitalization Office for Economic Affairs 80 – 100 %
Key information
- Publication date:01 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Amt für Wirtschaft in Zurich as the Digitalization Lead! Be part of a vibrant team enhancing the region's economy.
Tasks
- Implement and evolve the digitalization strategy for the office.
- Coordinate ICT initiatives and represent the office in committees.
- Manage the IT application portfolio and oversee digital projects.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related fields; 8 years experience needed.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and databases required.
- Excellent communication skills and adaptability in dynamic settings.
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Responsible for Digitalization Office for Economic Affairs 80 – 100 %
The Department of Economic Affairs of the Canton of Zurich (www.vd.zh.ch) includes the Office for Labor (AWI), the Office for Economic Affairs, the Office for Mobility, and administratively the Zurich Transport Network (ZVV).
We are looking for you as the responsible person for all matters related to digitalization and information technology in the AWI, starting immediately or by agreement.
The AWI contributes to strengthening the location of Zurich in the interest of employees and companies. With around 120 employees, the economic competencies are bundled in the AWI. The areas of location promotion, work permits, working conditions, labor relations, and economics are located here.
We are looking for you as the responsible person for all matters related to digitalization and information technology in the AWI, starting immediately or by agreement.
The AWI contributes to strengthening the location of Zurich in the interest of employees and companies. With around 120 employees, the economic competencies are bundled in the AWI. The areas of location promotion, work permits, working conditions, labor relations, and economics are located here.
Your tasks:
- Implementation and further development of the digitalization strategy of the canton, directorate, and AWI
- Coordination of all ICT issues and projects in the office as well as representation in cantonal specialist committees and working groups of the directorate
- Maintenance and strategic management of the IT application portfolio (basic, specialist, and cantonal solutions)
- Responsibility for or active support of projects for the digital further development of the office
- Ensuring and further developing the operation of the domain .zuerich
- Close exchange with cantonal partners such as the Office for Informatics or the responsible ICT department in the General Secretariat of the Department of Economic Affairs
Your profile:
- University degree in business administration, (business) informatics, or related fields; additional qualification in digital transformation desired
- ≥ 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in the ICT / digitalization environment
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365, solid database know-how
- Experience with Power BI/Power Queries or willingness to build up corresponding know-how
- German written and spoken at a very good level; English is an advantage
- Affinity for future-relevant technologies, pronounced communication and mediation skills, and resilience in a dynamic environment
We offer:
- Strategically exciting interface function with a large area of impact
- Participation in forward-looking projects in the digital transformation for e-government and economic promotion
- Home office possibility and flexible working
- Contribution to meal costs (lunch check)
Curious? If you have any questions, feel free to contact Irene Stöckly, Head of Department, by phone at 043 259 43 86.
The HR Management looks forward to your application! You can learn more about us at www.zh.ch/vd
The HR Management looks forward to your application! You can learn more about us at www.zh.ch/vd
