Head of ICT Unit 80 - 100%

22 April 2026
80 – 100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a leader in IKT! This role offers growth and a dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Manage the IKT project portfolio efficiently and effectively.
Oversee application management for stable and ongoing development.
Proactively address new IKT requirements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Tertiary degree in IT or equivalent with relevant experience.
Strong leadership skills for managing a small team.
Ability to work independently and solution-oriented.

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About the job

develop | control | implement

Building Department Canton Zurich

80 - 100%

immediately or by arrangement

Head of ICT Unit

We offer an exciting and responsible position in the environment of the client representation of the Canton of Zurich – together with 160 committed colleagues.

Your tasks

You manage the ICT project portfolio of the Building Office holistically by prioritizing projects and using resources efficiently.
You are responsible for application management and ensure stable operation as well as continuous development of all specialist applications of the Building Office.
You proactively address new ICT requirements from the office and coordinate their implementation in compliance with cantonal procurement processes.
As the ICT manager of the Building Office, you ensure the professional and content leadership of the ICT organization and are responsible for information security and data protection.
You are responsible for the personnel management of two employees.

Your profile

You have a tertiary degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification.
You bring several years of professional experience in a similar field of activity.
You have experience in leading a small team.
A high degree of personal responsibility as well as independent, structured, and solution-oriented handling of tasks characterize you.
Experience in the public administration environment and knowledge of the HERMES project management methodology are advantageous.

Our offer

You can expect a highly interesting and thematically broad-based activity with scope for design. With us, you work in a highly motivated, competent team and have the opportunity to actively contribute to your specialist topics in the environment of application management and ICT responsibility.

Your contact

Dr. Regula Imhof

Head of Staff

+41 43 257 46 54

Head of Staff

+41 43 257 46 54

Alain Lucien Zuber

Head of Development and Control Unit

+41 43 259 43 28

Head of Development and Control Unit

+41 43 259 43 28

Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Building Office is responsible for the development, realization, and maintenance of cantonal buildings, from the Grossmünster to the university building.

It ensures competent planning and realization of new buildings, maintenance, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.

It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.

It ensures competent planning and realization of new buildings, maintenance, and art-and-construction projects of public buildings.

It is committed to sustainability and building culture, ensures careful use of resources, and high operational suitability.

We offer…

Induction

Scope for design

Responsible activity

Workplace near main station

Flexible working time models

Your application process

Pre-selection

First interview

Second interview (Case Study)