Digital Transformation Lead (German & English required)

what. is looking for a lead consultant to take charge of the Digital Transformation Consultancy.

At what. we help businesses thrive digitally in multiple ways. We speak to CEOs, business owners, founders and identify how digital technologies will make their company more successful. This initial consulting based on deep understanding of client’s business is crucial in the development of the suitable digital solution.

As our Digital Transformation Lead you’ll take clients from the initial discovery, assessment to develop the strategy and roadmap, ultimately leading the first steps of the implementation work.

You will guide organisations through their digital transformation journey to reach their business goals.

You will also be responsible for the Digital Transformation Consultancy unit's success, taking ownership of client acquisition and revenue generation, to build and scale the unit. You’ll build relationships with our existing clients, expand your network and be present externally to generate new opportunities. The success of your work will be measured by client satisfaction, overall revenue and profitability of the business unit.

what. AG is one of the leading digital consultancies with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. With our global team, we build digital products, create outstanding websites, and help our clients to grow. Our clients range from leading startups to global enterprises.

• Strategise and deliver - Demonstrated experience leading digital projects within organisations, including assessing current systems, recommending digital solutions, and guiding implementation.
• Analytical approach - Strong understanding of business processes across various industries and the ability to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvement through digitalisation.
• Communication - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships with C-level individuals and founders.
• Sales track record - Previous experience in sales or business development roles, with a proven track record of generating leads and driving revenue growth.
• Technically hands-on - You’re passionate about digital tools and you’re experimenting with various approaches to develop pragmatic solutions that potentially become prototypes of the final deliverable. 
• You’re NOT a corporate consultant - This job is for pragmatic doers, not report writers who never touched the real work.

How is it to work with us:

At what. we believe that work should be fun and something you want to do and not something you have to do. We help that along with the following:

• Excellent office location in Seefeld in Zürich, if you work in Switzerland.

• You take control of your availability - Need to take care of something in the morning and want to catch up later? No problem. We are results-oriented, we don’t micromanage.

• Flat hierarchy - Get decisions fast when you need them.

• You have a large amount of responsibility in your department. Do you want to change something? See possibilities to improve how we do things or what we do? The only thing needed is to speak up and we will discuss.

• Multicultural and multidisciplinary team with a focus on improving and learning. We want you to learn and grow which is why you will have access to individual training and guidance.

• If you work remotely, opportunity to visit the team in Switzerland - we cover the costs

• 25 days holiday allowance for full time employees, and public holidays off too

• Fair compensation, with the possibility to join our profit participation scheme

• Opportunities to visit clients on-site in Switzerland

• Weekly remote pilates classes for all

Information for recruitment agencies: for this position, we only accept direct applications from candidates and will not consider applications from agencies.

Please send your CV with a cover note and a short intro video (we find Loom or YouTube work best). Please add the link to your intro video in your cover note. Explain what attracted you to the role and why we should hire you.

Please note that only applications with a cover note and an intro video will be considered.