Head of IT 80 - 100 % — ZURZACH Care
- Location
- Aarau
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Full description
As Head of IT you are a member of the management team
Your chance to strategically develop IT and shape digitalization with an impact
Do you not only want to ensure IT operations, but also actively shape the digital future? You combine strategic thinking with operational implementation strength and understand IT as a central success factor for modern health and service offerings? Are you open to new technologies? Then we are looking for exactly you: a committed leader who strategically develops our IT, inspires people and drives innovative solutions with foresight.
At the Bad Zurzach + Baden Health Promotion Foundation, you play a central role in the further development of our group-wide IT for our companies in the areas of health care, thermal bath operations and administration.
Your tasks
- You take responsibility: As a division manager and member of the management team You take overall responsibility for the group-wide IT of the Bad Zurzach + Baden Health Promotion Foundation with around 1,600 employees at various locations in German-speaking Switzerland
- You lead and develop: You are responsible for the human, professional and organizational management of the IT department with around 24 employees and trainees and develop the area continuously
- You think strategically: You develop and realize the IT strategy taking into account new technologies, adapt the IT architecture to the changing circumstances and drive the digital transformation in close cooperation with the management and the departments
- Strengthen security and governance: You are responsible for IT governance and information security, develop the information security management system (ISMS) in cooperation with central risk management and establish an effective operational IT security organization
- You control resources and investments: You plan and take responsibility for the IT budget, prioritize investments and ensure an economic, future-oriented and sustainable use of group-wide IT resources
- You shape the technological future: You evaluate strategic IT solutions and are responsible for their further development, especially taking into account new technologies such as AI
- You coordinate partners and services: You optimize the interaction between internal processes and resources and external partners and services for a modern, future-oriented and powerful IT organization
- Promote collaboration and innovation: Understand the needs of the different business areas, translate them into strategic IT priorities, and ensure that IT investment and digitization initiatives add measurable value to the organization
Your profile
- Experience: You have several years of experience managing an IT organization with HR, budget and overall responsibility, ideally in the healthcare sector or in another system-critical environment
- Education: You have completed a higher education in computer science, business informatics or a comparable qualification
- Expertise: You have a broad understanding of modern IT architectures, infrastructure, applications, cloud services, IT service management, IT security and new technologies such as AI
- Strategic thinking: You can translate complex requirements into a clear IT strategy, set the right priorities and combine long-term development with reliable operational operations
- Leadership competence: You value employees, promote their professional and personal development and create an environment in which personal responsibility, cooperation and innovation are lived.
- IT security and governance: You know the requirements for data protection, information security and availability in a sensitive environment and understand how to establish suitable structures and processes in a sustainable manner in order to support central risk management.
- Project and implementation competence: You plan and control complex IT projects, make pragmatic decisions and ensure targeted and timely implementation
- Communication: You communicate clearly, convincingly and appropriately – with employees, departments, management and external partners.
- Languages: You have very good knowledge of German in words and writing as well as good knowledge of English for technical exchange and documentation
What we offer
- Co-creation: Work in a modern working environment and actively participate
- Inspiring and collegial work climate: Work in a supportive, appreciative and humorous team
- Above-average social security benefits: Benefit from attractive social security benefits
- Education and training: generous share of costs in education and training
- Discounts: Use discounts from various partners, such as wholesalers, car dealers, pharmacies and our membership of Benefit@work
- Free admission: Enjoy free admission and other perks at the FORTYSEVEN spa.
We look forward to your online application.
Contact person
Amenpreet Singh
Group Leader HR Business Partner
Email: [email protected]
Questions about this listing
What salary does ZURZACH Care offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Aarau is CHF 99'500 - 169'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by ZURZACH Care. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does ZURZACH Care offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with ZURZACH Care during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Aargau?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Aargau's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at ZURZACH Care?
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