Manager of the BELPLAN system operation

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Ensure the army-wide operation of the specialized occupation planning IT applications (BELPLAN), Centralized Management of Firing Notices (ZenSA), and InfraScout Miliz, as well as their planning, operation, deployment, training, and controlling at the army level and guarantee the necessary bases
• Plan, analyze, and evaluate the development of BELPLAN as a responsible project manager, lead specialist teams, define technical requirements, and ensure their implementation
• Plan the bases necessary for financing hardware and software, manage access rights and user profiles, and ensure master data management and the currency of system and GEO data
• Design, plan, and deliver training related to the specialized applications in the official languages; develop and update training documentation and user manuals
• Plan and deliver training intended for users, ensure their supervision, and develop and maintain instructions, directives, user manuals, and training documentation
• Represent the IT aspects of service provision planning and occupation coordination within internal and external bodies, write reports and opinions, respond to requests, and analyze, evaluate, and prepare data and files for superiors

What makes you unique

• Degree from a university of applied sciences or higher professional training in a field relevant to the function (e.g., IT, project management) and two to three years of experience related to the function
• Very good IT knowledge in the areas of databases, MS products, and GEO applications
• In-depth knowledge of project management and project management methods, notably HERMES
• Active knowledge, oral and written, of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third official language
• Military training in a leadership function
• Ability to negotiate, good writing and teaching skills, knowledge and experience in administration and IT projects, as well as high stress resistance, flexibility, teamwork, and a keen sense of organization

In a few words

In this demanding key function, you contribute decisively to the army-wide operation of BELPLAN, ZenSA, and InfraScout Miliz. You assume responsibility for central army specialized applications, advance their development, and combine project management, data management, training, and user assistance with a large margin of maneuver and direct impact on the entire army.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Instruction Command (cdmt Instr) is responsible for instruction within the Swiss Army -- from recruitment to the training of officers for the militia and career soldiers, including general basic instruction. The cdmt Instr includes Higher Officer Training, Army Personnel, five application formations, the Army Instruction Center, as well as the specialized service Women in the Army and Diversity. One third of the approximately 2350 employees practice civilian professions in scientific, technical, medical, psychological, administrative, or sporting fields and, along with career soldiers, contribute to the success of the army.

The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades.

Additional information

Working for the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. More information at armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages).
Files from placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Roger Bernhard Rüegger
Head of Service Provision and Occupation Planning
+41 58 46 49357

Questions about the application

Caroline Lüthi
HR Advisor
+41 58 46 83733