Head of Digital Solutions (CIO)

Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, supports science-based innovation for the Switzerland of tomorrow and helps startups and SMEs to seize future opportunities and be competitive internationally.

In order to anchor digitalization at the level of the extended management, Innosuisse has created the new role of Head of Digital Solutions (CIO).

As a member of the extended management, you will be responsible for Innosuisse's IT strategy, infrastructure and operations. You will bridge the gap between technology and organizational goals, drive digital transformation, and continue the development of the Digital Solutions unit with the areas of IT Operations & Technology, Business Solutions, and Security & Governance.

Your Tasks

• Development of a digitalization and AI roadmap, closely aligned with Innosuisse's objectives

• Leadership of digitalization initiatives and transformation programs

• Responsibility for stable, performant, and secure operations on Azure and M365, including the development of the core system "Innolink"

• Development and leadership of Digital Solutions with internal and external employees

• Responsibility for the IT budget, investment planning, and portfolio management

• Responsibility for IT security, compliance, business continuity, and disaster recovery

• Management of external partners and conduct of public procurement procedures (WTO)

• Representation of digitalization and IT topics to management, the board of directors, and the innovation council

Your Profile

• Degree from a university of applied sciences in computer science, electrical engineering, engineering sciences, business informatics, or a comparable field

• Several years of leadership experience in a senior IT role, ideally at C-level

• Solid experience in IT strategy, digitalization, IT architecture, and transformation, including change management

• Experience with AI technologies and strategies, agile application development, and IT security

• Experience in IT service management and project portfolio management, solid understanding of business management

• Ideally, experience with public procurement (WTO) and managing external development partners

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, pragmatic implementation skills, excellent communication skills

• Ability to rally stakeholders and gain employee buy-in for change

• Enthusiasm for new technologies, innovation, and research

• Very good knowledge of German and English, as well as good knowledge of French or Italian

Work location: Bern. Employment rate: 100%.

Innosuisse offers you

• An exciting and dynamic work environment in which you contribute to the promotion of science-based innovation in Switzerland for the benefit of the economy and society.

• A diverse field of activity at the heart of Swiss innovation, where you can utilize your knowledge and experience and contribute to the successful support of highly innovative products and services.

Innosuisse takes into account the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal opportunities are a top priority, and Innosuisse is committed to promoting the professional integration of people with disabilities.

Has this demanding leadership role sparked your interest? Mr. Arnold Marty looks forward to receiving your complete application by clicking on the apply button on this page.

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