Head of Digital Innovation & AI (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the security of supply on the grid side in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

We are looking to strengthen our headquarters in Aarau as soon as possible with a

Head of Digital Innovation & AI (80-100%) - 1628

The energy world is changing rapidly. Digitalisation, data and artificial intelligence are becoming decisive success factors for the safe and efficient operation of the Swiss transmission grid.

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this key role, you take responsibility for the further development of digitalisation, innovation and data-driven applications at Swissgrid. As Head of Digital Innovation & AI, you actively shape Swissgrid’s digital future. You develop innovative solutions, unlock new potentials through data and AI, and promote a company-wide culture of innovation. Together with internal and external partners, you bring pioneering ideas from vision to implementation. Your responsibilities and tasks include in particular:

• you shape the strategic direction of digitalisation, data and AI in close collaboration with the business units and apply new solution approaches in pilot projects
• identify opportunities for new digital solutions and innovative business approaches along Swissgrid’s value chain
• initiate, manage and accompany innovation, research and transformation projects up to operational usability
• promote the use of modern technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and automation
• contribute to a company-wide culture of innovation and learning and support knowledge transfer across organisational boundaries
• lead a team of around five highly qualified and motivated experts and create the framework conditions for their successful professional and personal development
• represent Swissgrid in national and international expert committees, research programmes and innovation networks
• maintain and strengthen sustainable relationships with universities, start-ups, technology partners and other transmission system operators

That’s how you make a difference

We are looking for an inspiring leader with strategic thinking, technological curiosity and entrepreneurial flair. You bring with you:

• a university degree (university or ETH/FH) in electrical engineering, computer science, engineering sciences, business informatics or a comparable field
• profound knowledge of the functioning of electrical energy systems (electrical engineering) and grid operation
• "Can-do" hands-on mentality: thanks to your technical expertise, you act both as a coach and as a technical lead
• several years of experience in digitalisation, data management, AI, innovation or technological transformation
• proven leadership experience and enjoyment in promoting and developing employees
• strong ability to prepare complex topics understandably and communicate convincingly at all hierarchical levels
• strategic thinking combined with pragmatic implementation strength and change management skills
• enthusiasm for new technologies as well as a strong interest in innovation and research
• ability to build cooperation and connect different interest groups
• very good German and English skills, French skills are an advantage

How we inspire you

• a unique design task at the interface of energy, technology and innovation
• the opportunity to actively shape the digital transformation of a system-relevant organisation
• collaboration with leading experts from the energy industry, research and technology
• flexible working models as well as modern working conditions
• a motivated team with plenty of freedom for new ideas and entrepreneurial action