Chef-fe du projet informatique (ICT-Project leader) — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Givisiez
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Full description
Activity rate
80-100%
Location
Givisi, CH, Sarine
Posting time
13.11.2026
Effective date
01.01.2027 or to be agreed
Type of contract
CDI
Who are we?
The Information Technology and Telecommunications Service (SITel) ensures the availability of the information and telecommunications resources necessary for the proper functioning of the cantonal administration. The security and evolution of the information systems of the State and all its partners is also its responsibility.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of paths and profiles that makes the state of Fribourg the strength. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
Your missions
Attached to the Head of Sector "Health, Social Affairs, Territory, Environment and Economy", the main mission will be to manage various application projects, in collaboration with beneficiaries and external partners. At the head of a portfolio composed of several projects to be carried out in parallel, you guarantee the attainment of objectives, the coherence of solutions, the control of risks and the alignment with the computer strategy of the state. In a demanding, complex and highly exposed environment, you play a central role as a leader, facilitator and trusted partner with different stakeholders. The "Territory, Environment, Economy, Health, Social Affairs" sector brings together several projects, involving multidisciplinary teams made up of project managers, architects, application managers, developers, beneficiary representatives and external partners.
Activities
Project management
- Qualifying new project applications in terms of feasibility, cost-effectiveness and success factors and financial estimate
- Conduct projects, budgets, objectives, boundaries, planning and resources
- Validate project mandates and document deliverables using HERMES methodology
- Implement the actions leading to the effective success of the projects, respectively to implement them
- Prepare and lead the negotiations necessary for the success of the projects
- Anticipating and managing expectations, differences of interest and sensitive situations
- Supporting the planning and implementation of business changes, major as minors
- Ensure communication and maintain trust relations between cantonal administration services, suppliers and institutional partners
- Ensure quality, receipt and validation of project results
Profile desired
Training
- Higher education completed (university, HES or equivalent)
- Project or program management certifications (HERMES, IPMA, PMP or equivalent) desired
Experience
- More than 10 years of experience in conducting complex IT projects
- Experience in the simultaneous management of several projects
- Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams of internal and external resources
- Significant experience in piloting suppliers and providers
- Experience in public procurement and contract-making
- Experience in public administration: a more
Key competencies
- Knowledge of Agile approach and Scrum methodology
- Recognized competencies in communication, negotiation and conflict management
- Excellent ability to evolve in a complex institutional environment
- Very good analytical, synthesis and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent editorial skills
- Autonomous and responsible
- With natural and unifying leadership
- Capable of making decisions and imposing
- Loyal and respectful of the institutional framework of the State
- Oriented results while taking into account human and institutional issues
Languages
- Excellent mastery of French in oral and writing
- Good knowledge of technical English
- Mastering German is an asset
Contact details
James Muntwyler, [email protected], T +41 26 304 19 57, Michaël Studer, [email protected], T +41 26 305 31 62
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Givisiez is CHF 73'000 - 124'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Etat de Fribourg. 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 Etat de Fribourg 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 Etat de Fribourg 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 Fribourg?
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 Fribourg's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Fribourg's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Etat de Fribourg?
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