Application Manager

As part of a mission, the Directorate General for Digital and Information Systems (DGNSI) of the State of Vaud is looking for an Application Manager for a fixed-term mission of 18 months.

At the end of this period, the position will be opened as a permanent contract.

Do you want to take on the challenges related to the management and evolution of applications in a constantly evolving technological environment? Do you enjoy coordinating technical and functional activities, supporting users, and ensuring the quality, security, and performance of information systems? Join the Directorate General for Digital and Information Systems (DGNSI) of the State of Vaud and contribute to the development and smooth operation of applications in the HR, Health and Social domain.

• Manage the lifecycle of products and applications under your responsibility to ensure their quality, security, performance, and efficiency, in response to the needs of beneficiary services and the objectives of the DGNSI.
• Evaluate, prioritise and manage maintenance and security needs, the impacts of technological evolutions, as well as business requests.
• Plan and coordinate corrective and evolutionary maintenance activities, as well as the technical roadmaps of applications.
• Participate in implementation and evolution projects of products and applications, ensuring compliance with security and architecture standards.
• Contribute to the design, realisation, and deployment of new application versions, notably by participating in impact analyses, testing, and operational acceptance.
• Supervise application operations, provide user support, and coordinate incident resolution to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Ensure application documentation, monitor service objectives, and implement monitoring and surveillance systems.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams, information system managers, and business representatives to ensure effective application management and promote continuous improvement.

CV in French and cover letter in PDF format. Please also attach work certificates and diplomas.

For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact the HR, Health and Social entity manager, Delphine Jet François (delphine.jet-francois@vd.ch ) who is at your disposal. 

Profile sought:

• Bachelor or Master in computer science, information systems, business informatics or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in managing information system work, application production management, application release management, projects and support.
• A project management certification, such as IPMA or PMI, is an asset. 
• Knowledge of relational database management systems, notably Oracle, as well as SQL language.
• Knowledge of ETL software and Datawarehouses.
• Knowledge of application servers.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as HERMES and Agile, as well as test management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to lead and coordinate application releases, analyse the impacts of functional and technical evolutions, and manage incidents and problems.
• Aptitude to communicate, negotiate and build trust with technical teams, business partners and users.
• Rigor, autonomy, sense of responsibility, analytical mind and decision-making ability.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Specific constraints:

• You may be required to work outside normal hours, notably in case of incident, at night, on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, and to participate in an on-call service.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.