Head of Project Management and Deputy Head of Technology 80-100%

Your new role

As Head of Project Management, you lead strategic projects for the further development of technology and processes and conduct public procurement. You directly lead the small project management team. In the absence of the Head of Technology, you independently manage six departments with a total of around 50 employees as deputy. In addition, you represent the interests of VBSG in various working groups.

This position is for you if

• You are a team-oriented, empathetic, conscientious, and resilient personality with a high sense of responsibility.
• You have completed a technical degree at a university (Bachelor or Master).
• You have proven leadership experience as well as many years of experience in project management.
• You bring very good business management knowledge and act entrepreneurially.
• You possess negotiation skills and good communication abilities.
• You have a high affinity for ICT.
• You possibly already have experience in public procurement.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

Mobility is our passion. Over 300 employees ensure optimal transport for more than 80,000 passengers daily, 365 days a year. These passengers are transported with around 90 buses. We have a clear focus on sustainability for nature and the environment. The Technology department is responsible for the optimal availability and reliability of vehicles as well as all technology (buildings, stops, passenger information, ticketing systems, overhead lines, cleaning, etc.) and the implementation of challenging and meaningful projects.

Our corporate culture

With us, you contribute personally together with colleagues to a livable city and the well-being of our diverse population. We cultivate an environment characterized by mutual respect and equal opportunities. As diverse as the City of St.Gallen is, so are its approximately 3,000 employees. Equal opportunities and good cooperation are important values for us. Therefore, we treat each other with appreciation, respect, and trust.

What we offer

We offer meaningful work for the benefit of our passengers and our driving staff. VBSG is a versatile and interesting company with a modern, diverse vehicle fleet. With us, you have contemporary employment conditions such as 5 weeks of vacation per year or flexible working hours. We are a diverse team. You receive a half-fare travelcard as well as free travel on the VBSG network. Exciting, innovative, and challenging projects await you, where you can help shape the public transport landscape.

Further information

For more information about the position and the selection process, please contact Urs Studerus, Head of Technology, at 071 243 95 94. Please send your complete application exclusively online to the Personnel Services, Town Hall, 9001 St.Gallen www.stellen.stadt.sg.ch.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.