Specialist Manager Workplace Services
- 12 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Finance
Office for Information Technology
Office for Information Technology
Zurich
by arrangement
connect | design | take responsibility
Specialist Manager Workplace Services
80 - 100%
Do you want to actively shape the digital working world in the education sector? At EDU Workplace Services, you take on professional responsibility, coordinate operations and, together with the team management, further develop modern and future-proof IT solutions for schools in the Canton of Zurich.
Your tasks:
- Take on professional and organisational co-responsibility for EDU Workplace Services and support the team management in deployment and resource planning
- Coordinate collaboration within the team and ensure a stable and secure operation together with internal and external partners
- Continuously develop our Workplace Services with technologies such as Windows, macOS, Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365
- Accompany strategic IT projects and help shape future-proof solutions for the education sector
- Advise stakeholders, develop technical concepts and ensure the quality of architectures and solutions
- Support with complex technical issues in 2nd and 3rd level support as well as further develop standards and processes
Your profile:
- Solid IT education with appropriate further training, a degree in computer science or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in the IT workplace environment as well as sound knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and modern client platforms
- Experience in professional coordination of teams and collaboration with external service providers
- Experience in the education sector is desirable
- Strategic and networked thinking as well as the ability to translate complex technical contexts into practical solutions
- Structured, independent working style and communication tailored to the target audience
- Team spirit, assertiveness as well as good German and English skills
Your contact:
Andreas Tokarczyk
Head of Infrastructure Services
+41 43 258 86 18
Head of Infrastructure Services
+41 43 258 86 18
Isabelle Stocklin
HR Business Partner
+41 43 257 57 64
HR Business Partner
+41 43 257 57 64
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Information Technology (AFI) is the IT competence centre of the Canton of Zurich. It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, judiciary and independent institutions. Commissioned with the implementation of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the Office for Information Technology accompanies and supports the Canton of Zurich into the digital world.
About 1200 people work in the Department of Finance at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement and IT. Those who work with us help shape the canton – versatile, responsible and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.
We offer:
Induction
a structured and personal induction for a successful start
Scope for creativity
room for your own ideas and active participation
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
diverse training and further education possibilities
Mobile working / Home office
flexible working – in the office, at home or wherever it makes sense
Team
a collegial team with appreciative collaboration
Interaction at eye level
an appreciative collaboration at eye level
Your application process:
- Pre-selection
- First telephone introduction
- Online assessment
- On-site interview, including case study
- Meet the team
- Final decision
