Workplace Specialist - Geneva - 8 months mission

Our client is seeking an experienced Digital Workplace Lead Consultant to drive the strategy, adoption and continuous improvement of its digital workplace ecosystem. This role combines technology leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management to enhance collaboration, productivity and knowledge sharing across the organisation.

Our client is an internationally recognised organisation operating in a complex, multicultural environment with a strong mission-driven focus.

The organisation leverages digital innovation and modern workplace technologies to support collaboration, operational excellence and business transformation.

Description

• Lead the Digital Workplace function and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define and execute the Digital Workplace strategy and roadmap.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI-enabled productivity solutions.
• Lead digital workplace projects, initiatives and governance activities.
• Design and deliver training, learning pathways and adoption programmes.
• Facilitate workshops, communities of practice and user engagement sessions.
• Manage change management and communication activities supporting new technologies.
• Evaluate emerging workplace technologies and assess business value opportunities.
• Advise business stakeholders on collaboration, knowledge management and automation solutions.
• Oversee Digital Champions networks to promote digital literacy and adoption.
• Monitor service performance and support operational issue escalation.
• Ensure project reporting, governance compliance and stakeholder communication.

Profile

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading Microsoft 365 and Digital Workplace services.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Proven experience driving organisational change and user adoption programmes.
• Extensive experience managing IT projects from initiation through deployment.
• Strong understanding of Digital Workplace architecture and hybrid working environments.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and translating business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Knowledge of service management, IT governance and operational excellence frameworks.
• Understanding of security, compliance, identity management and information governance principles.
• Familiarity with Power Platform, automation solutions and productivity technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills within international and matrix organisations.
• Fluent English communication skills; French is considered an advantage.

A strong Infrastructure background is mandatory for this role. While the position focuses on Digital Workplace and user adoption, the successful candidate must have a solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure, workplace technologies and the underlying technical architecture. Candidates without significant Infrastructure experience will not be considered.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to shape digital workplace transformation within a large international organisation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI-driven initiatives.
• Collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements.