IT Project Leader

Ref 2588399 | Date: 30 Oct 2026 State of Fribourg You would like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied position that makes sense? At the State of Fribourg, you will work for the largest employer in the canton. Listening, dynamic and future-oriented, the cantonal administration and its establishments are at the service of the Fribourg population. IT Project Leader (ICT-Project leader) Activity rate 80-100% Location Givisiez, CH, Sarine Application deadline Start date or to be agreed Contract type CDI Who are we? The Service de l'informatique et des télécommunications (SITel) ensures the availability of the IT and telecommunication 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 are also its responsibility. Why join us? We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the State of Fribourg strong. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To find out more, follow this [link](< >). Your missions Reporting to the head of the << health, social affairs, territory, Environment and economy >> sector, the main mission will consist of managing 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 achievement of objectives, the consistency of solutions, risk management, as well as alignment with the IT strategy of the State. In a demanding, complex environment heavily exposed to institutional issues, you play a central role as a leader, facilitator, and trusted partner to the various stakeholders. The << Territory, Environment, Economy, Health, Social Affairs >> sector groups several projects, involving multidisciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, application managers, developers, beneficiary representatives, and external partners. Activities Project management • Qualify new project requests in terms of feasibility, profitability, success factors, and financial estimation • Manage projects, their budgets, objectives, scope, schedules, and resources • Have project mandates validated and document deliverables according to the HERMES methodology • Implement the actions leading to the effective success of the projects, or respectively realize them • Prepare and conduct the negotiations necessary for the success of the projects • Anticipate and manage expectations, conflicts of interest, and sensitive situations • Support the planning and implementation of business changes, both major and minor • Ensure communication and maintain relationships of trust between the services of the cantonal administration, suppliers, and institutional partners • Ensure the quality, reception, and validation of project results Profile desired Education • Completed higher education (university, HES or title deemed equivalent) • Certifications in project or program management (HERMES, IPMA, PMP or equivalent) desired Experience • More than 10 years of experience in managing complex IT projects • Proven experience in the simultaneous management of several projects • Confirmed experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams composed of internal and external resources • Significant experience in managing suppliers and service providers • Experience in public procurement and in contract establishment • Experience in public administration: a plus Key skills • Knowledge of the Agile approach and the Scrum methodology • Recognized skills in communication, negotiation, and conflict management • Excellent ability to evolve in a complex institutional environment • Very good analytical, synthesis, and decision-making skills • Excellent writing skills • Autonomous and responsible • Possessing natural and unifying leadership • Capable of making decisions and asserting oneself • Loyal and respectful of the institutional framework of the State • Result-oriented while taking into account human and institutional issues Languages • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written • Good knowledge of technical English • Proficiency in German is an asset Contact details James Muntwyler, [Write an email](< >), T , Michaël Studer, [Write an email](< >), T jpid0f0a9dfjm jpit1044jm jpiy26jm