Manager for BELPLAN systems management

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Manage at the army level the specialist IT applications relating to employment planning (BELPLAN), centralized firing notices (ZenSA) and InfraScout Miliz; ensure their planning, management, deployment, instruction and controlling at the army level as well as the necessary bases
• Plan, analyze and evaluate the further development of the systems as a responsible project leader, direct specialized teams, define technical requirements and assume responsibility for their implementation
• Plan the bases for the financing of necessary hardware and software, manage access authorizations and user profiles as well as guarantee the management of master data and the updating of system data and geodata
• Provide support and advice to BELPLAN users, assist connected external sites, act as the responsible superuser for external users of the system
• Design, plan and conduct instructions concerning the specialist applications in the official languages, as well as develop and update teaching documents and user manuals
• Represent the IT aspects of service planning and employment coordination in internal and external bodies, write reports and opinions, respond to requests as well as analyze, evaluate and prepare data and files for the attention of hierarchical superiors

What distinguishes you

• University of applied sciences diploma or higher specialist training in a sector relevant to the function (e.g. IT, project management) with two or three years of relevant experience for the function
• Excellent IT knowledge in the field of databases, MS products and geo applications
• In-depth knowledge in project management and project management methods, in particular HERMES
• Active oral and written knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third official language
• Military training in a cadre function constitutes an advantage
• Negotiation skills, good editorial and pedagogical skills, knowledge and experience in administration and IT projects as well as high resistance to stress, flexibility, ability to work in a group and strong organizational skills

In summary

In this challenging key function, you will contribute decisively to the army-level management of the BELPLAN, ZenSA and InfraScout Miliz systems. You will assume responsibility for central army specialist applications, pursue their further development and combine project management, data management, instruction and user assistance, with a wide margin of maneuver and a direct impact on the entire army.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to consider different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the subject of physical and mental health.

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

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Instruction Command (Cdo Istr) is responsible for instruction within the Swiss Army -- from recruitment to general basic instruction to cadre instruction -- regarding the militia and professional soldiers. It includes higher cadre instruction, Army Personnel, five training formations, the Instruction Center and the specialized Women in the Army and diversity service. One third of the approximately 2350 employees is active in civilian professions in scientific, technical, medical, psychological, administrative or sporting fields and contributes to success together with professional soldiers.

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Complementary information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information on the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).
Offers from placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the workplace

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

Questions about the application

Caroline Lüthi
HR Consultant
+41 58 46 83733