Head of Strategy and Governance Defence

Bern (and home office) | 80-100% | This is the contribution you can make * Enable the Chief of the Army and the Army leadership in the strategic management of the long-term development of the Defence Group. Represent the Head of Strategy, Steering and Transformation in all matters in their absence * Be responsible for decision-making bases for the further development of Group V in the areas of strategy, organizational development and transformation * Coordinate the organizational development of the Defence Group and ensure its coherence with the strategic orientation * Further develop and anchor the governance of the Defence Group in a strategy-oriented manner * Lead an experienced team and coordinate interdisciplinary working groups with experts and stakeholders at the highest management level * Support and advise senior management in the development, coordination and implementation of sub- and functional strategies What makes you unique * University or university of applied sciences degree or equivalent training * Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as networked and strategic thinking * Many years of experience in strategy, organizational development or transformation, ideally along the entire strategy cycle -- from analysis and planning through alignment to implementation and controlling * Strong consulting competence and the ability to effectively navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with partially diverging interests * Knowledge of federal internal processes and structures or training as a General Staff or Staff Officer is an advantage * Very good active knowledge in at least one second official language (B2) as well as English at least B2 In a nutshell The Strategy and Governance V team shapes the long-term orientation of Group V to strengthen Switzerland's defensive capability. We create strategic decision-making bases for the Chief of the Army and the Army leadership and support them in managing the development of the group as a whole. Our ambition is to translate strategy into organizational impact -- through clear priorities, coherent governance and consistent implementation. As head of the team, you are responsible for central strategic issues at the interface of military and organizational development. You advise senior management, coordinate cross-organizational projects and ensure the coherence of organizational development. We are looking for an upright, intellectually curious personality who combines analytical depth with pragmatic implementation, takes responsibility and wants to achieve impact. What we offer * Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population. * Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. * Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. [All benefits](< >) Your commitment to security and freedom The Army Staff (A Stab) supports the Chief of the Army in leading the Defence Department area and is responsible for the overall military planning and development of the Swiss Army. Here, in accordance with political specifications, the strategic foundations, the armed forces development and the army and armament planning are developed, and tasks in the international security context are performed. The leadership, steering and coordination of all cross-cutting areas (personnel, finance, real estate) also fall within the responsibility of the Army Staff. The Swiss Army employs over 9'000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions -- and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. Provision is also made for new talent: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself at [ ](< >). Questions about the position Kaspar Hartmann Head Strategy Steering and Transformation V Questions about the application Lea Gall HR Business Partner j4id10437563jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm