Head of Operations Domain

The Directorate General for Mobility and Roads DGMR is seeking a Head of the Operations Domain of SIERA.

The Intercantonal Motorway Network Service SIERA is an autonomous public law institution that manages the routine maintenance of the 300 kilometres of motorway network in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva and Vaud on behalf of the Federal Roads Office OFROU.

• Participate in the governance and management of the public law institution as a member of the management board.
• Lead the activities of the Operations domain (maintenance, projects, network and user safety, etc.) and coordinate the four maintenance centres of the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva and Vaud. Manage a team of about 140 employees, including 6 direct reports.
• Drive the development of the domain and design its HR strategy. Support management and the cantons on key issues.
• Modernise tools, develop and harmonise processes and procedures, while ensuring resolution of field issues and developing synergies between maintenance centres.
• Optimise the use of financial resources in compliance with regulations (public procurement, OFROU/VSS standards, occupational health and safety and environment).
• Prepare service contracts (OFROU and cantons), oversee budgets, manage cost control by product and ensure technical reporting.
• Represent the Operations domain internally or externally to the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva and Vaud.
• Provide support to the on-call service, within the context of cantonal organisations in case of disasters or crises, and towards OFROU.

For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact Ms Laura Benbattouche, recruiter at Cabinet JRMC & Associés, laura.benbattouche@jrmc.ch, on 079 797 97 25.

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or any other field relevant to the role.
• Additional training (CAS) in management is a strong asset.
• At least 10 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance or similar. Experience in business or unit/department management is expected (strategic, operational and financial management).
• At least 5 years of experience in managing a substantial team.
• Good knowledge of cantonal and federal institutions and legal frameworks, as well as technical standards in the field.
• Comfort and interest in digital tools, with an efficiency and continuous improvement approach.
• Organisational and cross-functional vision. Ability to analyse, harmonise and optimise existing procedures and processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. Proactive and initiative-taking.
• Good oral comprehension of German is expected.
• Driving licence (category B) essential.

Please apply exclusively to our external partner: Cabinet JRMC & Associés, Ms Laura Benbattouche, recruiter, laura.benbattouche@jrmc.ch.

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