Head Data Analytics & Digital Solutions 80 - 100% (m/w/d)

As a leading Swiss construction and real estate services provider, Implenia develops, builds, and manages living spaces, working environments, and infrastructure for future generations in Switzerland and Germany. Implenia also offers tunnel construction and related infrastructure projects in other markets. The company combines the expertise of highly qualified consulting, development, planning, and execution units under one roof to form an integrated, leading multinational construction and real estate services provider, employing around 9,000 people across Europe. Further information is available at implenia.com

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about shaping the digital future. This position is a key role in the strategic development of our data platform, AI solutions, and integration and in-house software development. You will be part of Group IT, which supports approximately 7,000 workplaces at 170 locations and 200 construction sites worldwide. Implenia is a leader in cloud transformation and relies extensively on XaaS, SAP, and Microsoft platforms, particularly Azure. You will report directly to the Group CIO and be a member of the IT leadership team. The role offers global responsibility, exciting projects with cutting-edge technologies, flexible working arrangements, and attractive development opportunities. The workplace is our headquarters in the Ambassador House in Zurich-Opfikon.

Main tasks

Strategy & Vision

• Development and implementation of a company-wide data and digitalization strategy
• Definition of standards and governance for data platforms and AI applications

Technology & Platforms

• Responsibility for the architecture and operation of modern data platforms (cloud, data lake, data warehouse)
• Evaluation and introduction of innovative technologies in the field of AI, machine learning and automation

Leadership & Team Management

• They lead and promote a diverse, interdisciplinary team and create an inclusive culture (20+ employees) consisting of data engineers, data scientists, software engineers and digital experts.
• Promoting a data-driven culture across all areas of the company

Stakeholder Management

• Close collaboration with specialist departments, IT and management to identify use cases and prioritize projects.
• Communicating complex technical issues in an understandable form for different target groups.

Innovation & Implementation

• Together with your team, you drive projects forward to develop digital solutions and AI-supported applications.
• Ensuring the scalability and sustainability of all solutions

Qualifications

• Completed studies in (business) informatics, data science or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience and people management in data analytics, data platforms and modern technologies (e.g. AI, ML & IoT)
• Deep technical understanding of cloud architectures, data platforms (Microsoft Synapse/Fabric, Databricks), data integration, software development, and modern reporting, BI, and analytics tools.
• Strong ability to reconcile technical and business requirements
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build bridges between business and IT.
• Strategic thinking paired with a hands-on mentality and experience in agile development methods and project management
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., data protection, compliance)
• Fluent German is a must, as is good written and spoken English.

We offer you this

• A multicultural work environment with the opportunity to help shape a future worth living in.
• State-of-the-art technologies and a modern workplace at a sustainable company
• A company that promotes talent and the further education of its employees.
• The security of a financially sound, diversified group with strong roots in Switzerland
• Flexible work arrangements and modern equipment with the option to work from home
• An exciting selection of benefits:
  • 5 weeks of vacation and 9 paid bridge days
  • an in-house pension fund with a very good funding ratio and 3 contribution levels
  • Numerous discounts on well-known product and service providers

Why our employees enjoy working for us is explained by them in the following video: https://youtu.be/wtuhlIfjJq8.

At Implenia, we value and embrace diversity. Our recruitment process is therefore geared towards promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion.

• We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to submit unsolicited CVs. All submissions will be disregarded and do not constitute a binding commitment.