Senior Consultant Public Sector & Digital Government

Today 8050 Zürich Business Informatics • Permanent position Office Salary band 140'000 - 155'000 CHF Potential (2-3 years) bis 30'000 CHF 01 Future Employer ## The digitalization of the public sector in Switzerland is among the most complex and demanding transformation tasks of our time. At the interface of politics, administration, law, and technology, it is not enough to just install systems; it requires strategic foresight, a deep understanding of federal processes, and excellent implementation strength. Our partner is an established Swiss consulting company that has consistently specialized in the digitalization and organizational development of the public sector. Here, interdisciplinary teams from business administration, law, informatics, and natural sciences work side by side. For the further strategic expansion of the Public Sector Practice, we are looking for an entrepreneurially-minded individual as Senior Consultant Public Sector & Digital Government who takes on responsibility, manages complex mandates, and actively helps shape the success of the company. 02 Your Task ## In this key position, you will manage demanding transformation initiatives for cantons, cities, municipalities, as well as companies close to the federal government, and shape the digital Switzerland of tomorrow: • Strategy & Organizational Consulting: You advise decision-makers at the department and office management level on the definition of digital roadmaps, e-government strategies, and the realignment of organizational and governance structures. • End-to-End Project & Program Management: You take over the overall or partial project management of complex digitalization projects from initialization and feasibility studies through business analysis to successful implementation (e.g., according to HERMES or agile frameworks). • Public Procurement (IVöB/BöB): You design and accompany structured tender processes for IT and service projects of the public sector in a legally secure and practical manner. • Process & Change Architecture: You analyze core processes of public administration, identify digitalization potentials, and accompany organizations through the transformation with effective change management. • Practice Development & Mentoring: You actively contribute to the further development of the consulting offering, participate in the acquisition of new mandates, and accompany junior consultants as a specialist coach in their development. 03 Benefits ## • Participation in external continuing education • Bonus model • Flexible working hours • Progressive employment conditions • Guaranteed hybrid or home office work • Good public transport connections • Career and advancement opportunities • At least 5 weeks vacation • Modern workplace • Structured and accompanied onboarding • Responsible activities 04 Your Profile ## • Sound Education: Completed Master's degree (Uni/ETH/FH) in economics, public management, law, (business) informatics, or a comparable discipline. • Consulting Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of demonstrable track record in external management or IT consulting with a clear focus on clients in the Swiss Public Sector. Industry & Methodological Competence: • Deep familiarity with the decision-making structures, political processes, and peculiarities of Swiss federalism. • Sound knowledge of public procurement (IVöB/BöB). • Methodological security in project management (e.g., HERMES, SAFe, IPMA/PRINCE2) as well as in process modeling and business analysis. • Personality & Leadership: Confident, winning appearance at the management level, pronounced moderation and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to bring complex facts precisely to the point. • Working Style: High willingness to travel within Switzerland as well as enjoyment of a work culture that values direct, personal exchange with clients and your own team on-site and in the Zurich office. 05 Good to Know ## • Real Creative Freedom: No rigid corporate structures at our client; you have direct influence on the methodology, mandate management, and the strategic development of the Public Sector division. • Meaningful Mandates: Highly relevant projects with a direct impact on the efficiency and citizen-friendliness of public administration in Switzerland. • Interdisciplinary Excellence: A collegial environment of highly qualified specialists that relies on knowledge exchange, quality, and personal responsibility. • Attractive Framework: Sustainable and progressive employment conditions, targeted executive training opportunities, and a modern workplace in a prime location in the heart of Zürich.