Project Portfolio Officer
- 04 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Finance
Office of Information Technology
Office of Information Technology
Zurich
1.1.2027 or by arrangement
Projects in view | Quality in focus | Shaping the future
Project Portfolio Officer
80 - 100%
As a Project Portfolio Officer in the Project Portfolio Governance team, you ensure that our IT, organisational and digitalisation projects meet high quality standards. With your trained eye, sound methodological knowledge and pragmatic approach, you support our project managers and actively help shape the further development of our Project Management Office (PMO).
Tasks
- You review project documents and decision bases for quality, completeness and compliance with methodological requirements. You accompany Quality Gates, request necessary improvements and ensure appropriate escalation in case of significant deviations.
- When applying HERMES 2022 and our project management standards, you check compliance with defined processes and further develop templates and tools.
- As a contact person, you advise project managers on methodological and organisational questions and convey standards in workshops or training sessions.
- For project and portfolio reporting, you check data quality and support the preparation of reports, key figures and decision bases.
- In portfolio and project management, you ensure data quality in the AFI master plan, prepare analyses and decision bases for the portfolio board and support prioritisation with transparent evaluations.
- You support project controlling by checking project information for plausibility and monitoring risks, measures and project progress. You identify deviations, highlight the need for action and contribute to the further development of our PMO.
Profile
- You have a qualification in computer science, business informatics, business administration or a comparable qualification as well as several years of professional experience in a Project Management Office (PMO).
- You are very familiar with HERMES 2022 and the interrelations between project methodology, quality assurance, governance and portfolio management. HERMES Foundation is required, Advanced is a plus.
- You know quality assurance and Quality Gates from practice. You confidently assess even complex project documents, recognise inconsistencies and keep an overview.
- You work precisely, structured and independently, set priorities and combine methodological consistency with a pragmatic approach.
- You represent quality requirements clearly and in a partnership manner, even towards experienced project managers. You quickly familiarise yourself with new topics and enjoy sharing your knowledge.
- You are confident in using Microsoft 365; knowledge of ServiceNow SPM, Power BI or SharePoint is an advantage. Very good German and good English skills complete your profile.
Your Contact
Questions about the position
Hanspeter Binggeli
Team Leader Management Services
+41 43 257 44 64
hanspeter.binggeli@zh.ch
Hanspeter Binggeli
Team Leader Management Services
+41 43 257 44 64
hanspeter.binggeli@zh.ch
Questions about the recruitment process
Vincenza Scopelliti
Recruiting Partner
+41 43 257 66 62
Vincenza Scopelliti
Recruiting Partner
+41 43 257 66 62
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About us
The Office of Information Technology (AFI) is the IT competence centre of the Canton of Zurich. It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, judiciary and independent institutions. Commissioned with the implementation of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the Office of Information Technology accompanies and supports the Canton of Zurich into the digital world.
About 1200 people work in the Department of Finance at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.
We offer...
Lunch-Check
a diverse catering offer thanks to Lunch-Check
Fair salaries
a fair salary with a transparent salary system and allowances according to function
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
varied training and further education opportunities
Responsible activity
the chance to take on responsibility and help shape
Mobile working / Home office
flexible working – in the office, home office or wherever it makes sense
Flexible working time models
flexible working time models that are oriented to life phases
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- Online assessment
- First interview online
- Second interview on site, with case study
- Final decision
