Head of Central Services in the Civil Engineering Office (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Civil Engineering Office of the Canton of St.Gallen, with around 330 employees, plans, builds, and maintains a cantonal road network over 650 km long, thus ensuring a functioning infrastructure in the canton every day.

In this central key position, you will work closely with the cantonal engineer and ensure that strategy, processes, and communication interact effectively. With your leadership strength and implementation focus, you will shape the continuous development of the entire Civil Engineering Office.

To complement our team, we are looking for an immediate or agreed start date for a

Head of Central Services in the Civil Engineering Office (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• Professional and personnel management of the Central Services with around eight employees
• Development of sound decision-making bases and ensuring the implementation of resolutions and decisions
• Responsibility for the areas of finance & controlling, process management, digitalisation, office IT, administration, public procurement, quality management, and scientific collaboration
• Further development of organisational structures, business processes, and quality management (including QM, ICS, and risk management)
• Management of budget, finance, and controlling processes including reporting and key figures
• Leadership of cross-departmental projects and implementation of transformation and digitalisation processes
• Responsibility for internal and external communication of the Civil Engineering Office in coordination with the departmental communications department

What distinguishes you

• University degree (FH/Uni), preferably in business administration or public management with knowledge in civil engineering, or training as a civil engineer with business administration further education
• Several years of leadership experience, ideally in the public sector
• Sound knowledge in finance, controlling, as well as organisational and process management
• Very good IT skills and a strong affinity for digitalisation topics
• Strategic and analytical thinking with pronounced implementation strength
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Very good oral and written communication skills as well as diplomatic tact

What we offer

• Key role with direct connection to the office management and membership in the executive management
• Scope for active development of organisation, processes, and digitalisation
• Committed, competent team and diverse range of tasks
• Modern workplace in St.Gallen
• Attractive employment conditions and individual training opportunities

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Matthias Fuchs, Head of Civil Engineering Office, phone 058 229 30 38