Senior Consultant Public Administration

ELCA Advisory, a subsidiary of the ELCA Group, works with leading clients to accelerate Switzerland’s digital transformation. In our Public Sector team, we support and partner with federal authorities, cantons and municipalities on their digital transformation journey. As we continue to grow, we are currently looking for highly qualified senior colleagues to join our dynamic team in Zurich, Bern, Lausanne and Geneva.

ELCA is the leading independent Swiss partner for digital transformation, from the development of suitable strategies and technology consulting to implementation and operation. We are at the forefront of technology, combining in-depth business- and IT-consulting experience with comprehensive implementation know-how and helping our clients move forward with a proven and pragmatic approach, tailored to their situation.

Are you interested in driving digitization and digital transformation in the public sector in Switzerland? Do you have profound knowledge and experience in the initialization and management of larger digitization and digital transformation projects and programs? Then join us and, together with our clients and teams, to digitally transform our public administration and related public sectors, and strengthen Switzerland's digital capabilities.

• As an experienced and methodically skilled person, you will independently manage consulting mandates in the sector in order to drive the digital transformation of clients. You will take full responsibility for these mandates and develop solutions together with, and to the full satisfaction of the client. 
• You work closely with public administration leaders. You develop high-quality solutions for our client’s current challenges that are compatible with the legal framework. For that, you analyze your client’s problems, develop convincing strategies and concepts and find suitable solutions for issues at the interface between business and IT. Where applicable, you then support the client until the strategy and solutions have been successfully implemented.
• You actively contribute to the further development of ELCA Advisory's service offerings for the public sector.
• In the context of our team work on mandates and beyond, you take responsibility for younger employees and support them in their professional and career development.
• As an entrepreneurial thinker and doer, you develop your network and help to develop exciting new topics and projects. You can count on the unique skills of our ELCA Advisory Team and the ELCA Group as a whole.

• The opportunity to drive forward the digital transformation of the public sector in Switzerland
• Room for you to play an active role in shaping our growing advisory team
• Dynamic and cooperative working environment in a highly motivated and diverse team of experts
• Close collaboration in an inspiring team consisting of consultants, engineers, architects, UX designers, data scientists, other experts and managers in Switzerland and internationally
• Regular feedback from colleagues, peers and leaders as part of your ongoing apprenticeship and growth journey
• Access to first-class training in technical areas, methods and soft skills

• Master's degree or equivalent preferably in computer science, business administration and informatics, engineering or natural sciences.
• Proven expertise and certifications in common methods and frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT, SAFe, HERMES, etc.)
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in public administration and/or in a consulting company
• Strong ability to think strategically, and experience in developing strategies and creating concepts at the interface between business and IT 
• Passion for technology, ability to recognize its potential for transforming services and processes in public administration
• High level understanding of complex interrelationships, combined with solution-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong team play and willingness to continuously learn and develop in a dynamic environment
• Interest and energy to further develop the team and our consulting services
• Experience in managing or coaching employees 
• Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken. German would be a plus. 
• Executive presence, active listening and problem-solving skills, excellent analytical and communication skills, which makes you a competent thought and transformation partner for our clients 
• Ability to moderate workshops with various interest groups
• Entrepreneurial thinking, adaptability and the ability to excel and lead under pressure
• High flexibility and resilience, enjoy working in a team but also independently and at different locations

If you are a results-oriented, forward-thinking person with a passion for innovation in public administration and the public sector more broadly, we would like to get to know you. Let's shape the sector's digital future in Switzerland together with our clients!