Head of Department Short-term Urban Space Upgrades

Head of Department Short-term Urban Space Upgrades Permanent position Tiefbauamt We shape Zürich from the ground up: livable and climate-neutral. Contribute your expertise and work with us on a future-oriented city. The Traffic and Urban Space division is being reorganized. We are looking for a Head of Department for Short-term Urban Space Upgrades as of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement. Tasks You will lead the Short-term Urban Space Upgrades department personally, organizationally, and professionally with 5–7 employees and continuously develop it. As a member of the Traffic and Urban Space management team, you will develop the multi-year planning, prioritize ongoing tasks, topics, and projects, and further develop the professional attitude of the division. With your employees, you will implement short-term urban space upgrades (neighborhood blocks, Velo-Express projects, Program 1 Stadtgrün, upgrading of encounter zones, etc.) in line with the Urban Space and Mobility Strategy 2040. You know and utilize the spheres of action as well as the procedures necessary for their implementation. You will prioritize and coordinate short-term urban space upgrades with ongoing planning and road construction projects, as well as monitor and communicate their impact. You will represent the Urban Space and Mobility Strategy 2040 as well as the interests of the Tiefbauamt in various professional, political, and other exchange committees. Profile Completed university degree in the field of transport and urban space planning or comparable training Several years of leadership experience as well as experience in integral mobility, transport, and urban space planning Leadership strength, flexible and independent way of working, as well as ability to cooperate and manage conflict Independent, structured, and analytical way of working with a will to shape and a performance orientation Proficient German in speaking and writing, strong team and communication skills, as well as enjoyment in working with politics and different interest groups We offer The opportunity to help shape the future of the largest city. A culture characterized by the values respectful, reliable, ambitious, and integrating and an employer that lives equality, diversity, and inclusion. A workplace located within walking distance of HB Zürich. Attractive employment conditions, such as contribution to catering costs, solid pension fund with an above-average employer contribution, as well as the opportunity to reconcile professional and private life with flexible working hours and home office. Targeted training and further education opportunities; personal, professional, but especially also with regard to digitalization in the construction industry. About us For a high quality of life: The approximately 350 employees of the Tiefbauamt shape mobility and public space every day in the largest city in Switzerland. Interested? Please apply via our online tool . Address your application to Tiefbauamt Stadt Zürich, Pavla , HR Business Partner, Werdmühleplatz 3, 8001 Zürich. Information will be gladly provided by Rupert Wimmer, Head of Traffic + Urban Space, T . Reference No.: 50750 jpid4b29e0djm jit0731jm jiy26jm