Data Manager 80 - 100%

About the job

use | protect | enable

Building Department Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

01.02.2027

Data Manager

The IT, Projects and Processes Section (IPP) is the cross-sectional unit for IT, information security, data protection as well as for projects and processes within the office. Our three-person team acts as a link between the specialist departments and the higher-level authorities of the Directorate and the Canton.

For the newly created position as Data Manager, you will build up the future data management of the Office for Landscape and Nature.

For the newly created position as Data Manager, you will build up the future data management of the Office for Landscape and Nature.

Your tasks

• Implementation of cantonal data governance and ensuring legally compliant data management in ALN
• Subject matter responsibility for cantonal-wide applications used in the data area (e.g. data platform and Power Platform)
• Modelling of data sets and developing evaluations as well as dashboards
• Support and advice to our departments in the area of data management
• Leadership or sub-project management in the area of data and its application
• Preparation of decision-making bases for the office management

Your profile

• University degree (FH/Uni/ETH) in business informatics, data science, computer science or a related discipline
• Solid experience in data management
• Good knowledge of modern data and low-code tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Platform) – from data modelling through dashboards to low-code applications and scripting
• Networked thinking, confident structuring of information and the ability to develop conceptually viable solutions from it
• Independent working style, persuasiveness in consulting and the ability to involve people across departmental boundaries

What to expect

You develop your own ideas and solutions and put them into practice. Responsibility is highly valued with us and you can look forward to an interdisciplinary and supportive team.

Your contact

Simon Fleischli

Section Head IPP

+41 43 259 31 95

Section Head IPP

+41 43 259 31 95

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfils diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

Do you want to use your expertise to contribute to a sustainably attractive Canton of Zurich? We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.

We offer…

Scope for creativity

Mobile working / home office

Workplace near the station

Interaction on equal terms

Your application process

Pre-selection

Initial online interview

Meet the team

Second on-site interview with business case

Final decision