Head of Technology and Data Management Department, Member of the Executive Board | Abteilungsleiter/-in Technologie und Datenmanagement (TDM), Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung

Bundesamt für Statistik BFS

Neuenburg, Schweiz, NE, Switzerland
Published Dec 8, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a pivotal executive leadership role within the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), driving technological innovation and digital transformation across the agency. The Head of Department is responsible for the overall strategy and governance of Information Technologies and Data Management, ensuring the security, quality, and efficiency of the entire technology ecosystem. You will develop and implement a modern, secure, and interoperable data management model while serving as a key member of the Executive Board, contributing to high-level organizational strategy. This demanding position requires a Master's degree in IT or Data Science, coupled with extensive leadership and complex program management experience. Success relies on your ability to lead a qualified team of 45 employees, navigate a political context, and represent the FSO in national and international forums.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (University or College level) and ongoing further education in Information Technologies or Data Science

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience in a comparable context
  • Program and project management experience in a technologically and organizationally complex and demanding environment
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in achieving common goals
  • Experience in a political context

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • Strategic, organizational, personnel, and financial leadership of a department with 45 employees. Must represent the office in federal internal and external bodies on national and international levels.