Responsible for Digitalization 80–100%

Publication date:31 October 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

Join a visionary organization driving digital innovation and transformation! Be part of a dynamic environment with growth opportunities and flexible working.

Tasks

Lead the implementation of the digital strategy and enhance services.
Optimize business processes for operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Foster a digital culture and guide change management initiatives.

Skills

Degree in business, IT, or related fields with project management experience.
Strong expertise in digital transformation and technology implementation.
Proven leadership skills in managing interdisciplinary teams.

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About the job

Are you a visionary personality with a sense for digital innovations and a clear view of what is feasible? Do you want to actively shape the digital transformation of a national scientific organization and take on responsibility? Then you are in the right place with us!

In this responsible key role, you drive digitalization, IT management, and transformation forward, ensure smooth processes, and continuously develop our business processes. You report directly to the Secretary General and are the central interface between specialist and service areas including internal IT as well as external partners.

Your tasks

Responsibility for implementing the digitalization strategy and further developing the digital offering
Ensuring and continuously optimizing operational business processes
Promoting a digital culture and accompanying change processes
Managing the procurement process including requirements gathering, coordination with stakeholders, preparation of decision-making bases, and ensuring efficient implementation
Identifying relevant trends and innovations to further develop the organization
Building and maintaining systematic project controlling for digitalization projects
Lateral leadership and motivation of interdisciplinary teams

Your profile

Completed university degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, digital management, organizational development, or a related field
Several years of experience in project management, business analysis, and ideally portfolio management
Proven expertise in digital transformation, combined with a strong digital affinity
Very good knowledge in the development and implementation of digital technologies and systems
Solid understanding of modern IT structures (cloud, data, software architectures) as well as data management
Distinct analytical and strategic thinking combined with strong solution orientation
Proven leadership experience, ideally in operations, digital transformation, or strategic management
Native German or French speaker with very good knowledge of the other language; good English skills

We offer

Responsible and versatile position with scope for design
Opportunity to actively shape the digital transformation of a national scientific organization
Interdisciplinary environment with committed colleagues, network partners, and stakeholders
Workplace in an interesting environment in close proximity to Bern train station
Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partially from home

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by November 21, 2025. Interviews will take place on December 3 and 5, 2025, with a possible second interview on December 12, 2025.

Your contact person for technical questions: Dr. Jürg Pfister, Secretary General, Tel. 031 306 93 03

Your contact person for personnel questions: Susanne Gasser, Head of Human Resources, Tel. 031 306 92 25