Head of Department Project Management 100 %

About the job

The Fleet Management and Telecommunications Department ensures the operational capability of the Bern Cantonal Police through a powerful vehicle fleet and a reliable communications infrastructure. It is responsible for the procurement, operation and strategic further development of mobility solutions – for the Bern Cantonal Police as well as the entire canton – and telecommunications systems. The aim is to provide the operational forces with modern, functional resources at all times for the successful mission while ensuring maximum endurance.

• Technical and personnel management of the project management team (3 employees) as well as promotion of individual development
• Planning, control and implementation of medium to large, strategically relevant projects according to HERMES including schedule, cost, quality, risk and resource management
• Coordination of cooperation with internal and external partners as well as target group-oriented communication with all stakeholders
• Analysis of complex issues and preparation of well-founded decision bases, concepts, statements and consultation responses as well as government and Grand Council resolutions
• Participation in financial planning, budgeting and resource management of the department
• Support of organisational and cultural changes as well as assistance to
• Management in the planning, communication and implementation of change projects
• Deputising for the head of department during their absence

• Completed training in electronics, telecommunications, ICT or a related field, ideally supplemented by further education at university of applied sciences level in business administration, leadership, project or change management
• Several years of experience in the technical and organisational environment of ICT, telecommunications or radio, preferably with BORS experience
• Proven leadership experience with a confident, appreciative leadership style, clear prioritisation and promotion of independent, solution-oriented collaboration
• Solid experience in project and multi-project management, HERMES knowledge an advantage
• Willingness to quickly familiarise with new technologies, knowledge in mobile communication, drone technology and electromobility desired
• Analytical and networked thinking as well as experience with political matters and administrative processes, preferably at cantonal level
• Communication and negotiation skills, confident appearance, personal responsibility and assertiveness
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as communication skills in English and French

• Attractive social benefits and pension provision
• Secure employer and transparent salary system, long-service gifts (time or money)
• Dynamic environment in a large organisation, exciting contacts with people in everyday police work
• Value-based, appreciative manners
• Level-appropriate personnel development: competent induction, support for individual further training, development of the proportion of women
• Flexible working models: annual working hours and the possibility to reduce the workload to 90 % after the induction period
• Health promotion: various sports and cultural offers, health check
• Mobile phone including subscription cost coverage