Project Management Officer 80 - 100%

Project Management Officer 80 - 100%

COMPETENT AND CONNECTED THINKING

The Secondary and Vocational Education Office of the Canton of Zurich (MBA) is committed to the interests of youth, politics, and business for the cantonal secondary and vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years, and training companies. As a customer-oriented service provider, the "Digital" department, in collaboration with various internal and external partners, ensures a contemporary IT service. Currently, the future school administration solution is being developed as part of the major project "Kolibri." To strengthen the Kolibri project team, we are looking for a Project Management Officer with a workload of 80-100% starting December 1 or by arrangement. The position is limited until May 31, 2031.

The Secondary and Vocational Education Office of the Canton of Zurich (MBA) is committed to the interests of youth, politics, and business for the cantonal secondary and vocational schools, providers of preparatory vocational years, and training companies. As a customer-oriented service provider, the "Digital" department, in collaboration with various internal and external partners, ensures a contemporary IT service. Currently, the future school administration solution is being developed as part of the major project "Kolibri." To strengthen the Kolibri project team, we are looking for a Project Management Officer with a workload of 80-100% starting December 1 or by arrangement. The position is limited until May 31, 2031.

Your area of responsibility

With the organizational project Kolibri, the Secondary and Vocational Education Office aims to replace the three existing school administration systems of around 44 schools and to standardize the processes. With over 70,000 education participants, this IT major project is of strategic importance. You support the project management administratively and organizationally in planning, controlling, and implementing the project, preparing and following up on meetings, as well as coordinating appointments. You are responsible for creating and maintaining documentation, project plans, status reports, presentations, and minutes. Furthermore, you are the first point of contact for various concerns related to the project and ensure clear communication with all project stakeholders.

Your profile

You have completed commercial training, a degree in business administration, or a comparable qualification and bring several years of experience in the Project Management Office. You are well familiar with the HERMES project management method and have experience in creating and maintaining documentation. You enjoy organizational tasks, have pronounced analytical skills, and a structured way of working. Good oral and written communication skills, your independent and precise working style, combined with an eye for detail, your initiative, and your sense of responsibility complete your profile.

Our offer

Are you interested in a position in the service of education and youth? We offer you a position with development opportunities as well as interesting and challenging tasks in a motivated and dynamic team, modern employment conditions, and a workplace near Zurich main station. For more information, please contact Stefan Langenauer, Head of OE Digital (Email: stefan.langenauer@mba.zh.ch, Phone: 043 259 77 65).

We look forward to receiving your electronic application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via email will not be considered for this vacancy.

We look forward to receiving your electronic application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via email will not be considered for this vacancy.