Kanton Zürich

Zürich

GVZ - SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER 80-100%

16 September 2026
80 – 100%
Zürich

Job summary

GVZ Gebäudeversicherung Kanton Zürich protects buildings for 200 years. Join a secure, flexible, and dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Lead cross-departmental IT projects from initiation to go-live.
Manage timelines, costs, quality, and resources effectively.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop digital solutions.

Skills

Degree in IT or related field; experience in managing IT projects.
Strong understanding of Cloud, M365, and IT infrastructure.
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

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About the job

For over 200 years, GVZ Building Insurance Canton Zurich has insured all buildings in the Canton of Zurich against fire and natural hazard damage and is committed to protecting people, animals and assets through prevention and intervention. With our commitment to fire protection, natural hazard prevention and the fire brigades, we ensure greater safety in the Canton of Zurich.

We are looking for a dedicated person to join us immediately or by arrangement as

SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER 80-100%

How you can contribute with us

Leading and managing complex, cross-departmental IT projects from initiation to successful go-live
Responsibility for time, costs, resources, quality and risks as well as transparent reporting to decision-making bodies
Application of classical and agile project management methods (e.g. HERMES, Scrum, Kanban)
Analysing and specifying requirements together with specialist departments, IT and external partners
Developing and implementing future-oriented solutions in the field of digitalisation
Participating in projects related to modern workplace solutions, cloud platforms, data and automation
Planning and supporting public procurement and tenders (Simap)
Leading interdisciplinary project teams and actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Shaping and further developing methods, standards and processes in project management

What you bring with you

Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, business administration or comparable higher professional education
Several years of experience in managing complex IT projects
Project management certification (e.g. HERMES Advanced, IPMA Level C, PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner) or willingness to undertake corresponding further training
Broad IT understanding in the areas of cloud, M365, IT infrastructure and security
Advantageous: experience or sound knowledge in public procurement (Simap) as well as in the SAP S/4HANA environment
Independent, proactive and responsible personality with a pragmatic working style
Team-oriented, communicative and convincing personality with high social competence
Interest in new technologies, modern methods and digital transformation
Confident German and good English skills

GVZ is an independent public company employing around 145 internal and 250 part-time employees. Become part of our team now - attractive working and employment conditions included

Your benefits

Flexibility and freedom

Remuneration and social benefits

Mobility and health

Development and career

Do you have questions?

We are happy to assist you:

Klaudia Rzepa

HR Manager

044 308 21 65

klaudia.rzepa@gvz.ch

Klaudia Rzepa

HR Manager

044 308 21 65

klaudia.rzepa@gvz.ch

For technical enquiries, please contact:

Silvan Fröhlich

Head of Projects

Tel: 044 308 21 27

silvan.froehlich@gvz.ch

Silvan Fröhlich

Head of Projects

Tel: 044 308 21 27

silvan.froehlich@gvz.ch

Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application, which you can submit online via the application button.

Would you like to learn more about us? Visit our website: www.gvz.ch

Workplace

GVZ Building Insurance Canton Zurich

Thurgauerstrasse 56

8050 Zurich