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Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

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Our client is a pioneer in the integration of hardware and software, offering innovative products in the field of physical industrial goods as well as outstanding software solutions. A commitment to excellence, continuous innovation and rigorous quality management have led to an impressive presence on the international stage. This position offers not only stability and influence, but also the opportunity to be part of a global company that creates ground-breaking solutions.

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Why is this role interesting for you?

 

Stability and influence

  • As our client's CIO-CDO, you will play a key role in the strategic planning and shaping of IT and digitalisation.

 

Opportunity for growth

  • With a clear vision and global focus, our client continues to lead the way in developing and delivering solutions for its customers.

 

Company culture

  • A clear vision, financial stability, mutual respect and trust with a focus on excellence make this company an inspiring place to work.

 

Role/Function, Supervisor, Headquarters

  • Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
  • Supervisor: CEO
  • Location: Bern area

Main responsibilities and focus

  • Responsible for the strategic planning of IT and digitalisation within the Group.
  • Management of IT organisational units. 
  • Define standards and innovation programmes.

 

Requirements profile

  • Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
  • At least ten years of experience in senior IT positions, preferably international.
  • Successful implementation of change management initiatives and projects on a global scale. 
  • Extensive knowledge of contract management and successful negotiation in an international business environment. 
  • Successful implementation of ICT synergies at group level to optimise processes and resources. 
  • Efficient communication in German, English and French, both written and spoken.

 

Personality Profile

  • Charismatic personality with strong leadership skills and the ability to take independent decisions in challenging situations. 
  • Change agent with strong personality requirements. 
  • Experience in participating and leading working groups and project teams and successful project management within pre-defined parameters (time, scope, full, budget).

 

Values of our client

  • Trusting collaboration with high ethical values, enthusiasm and passion, customer focused and committed to delivering the best.

Application & Contact

Erik Wirz
Erik Wirz
Managing Partner
wirz phone +41 44 515 02 60 wirz email erik.wirz@w-gruppe.com

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Recruitment Process

In an initial conversation, we will give you a detailed insight into the role, the company, the culture and your development opportunities.

After an initial conversation with the partner (headhunter), you will receive further information about the role and our client's expectations. If you are interested, please send us your documents. Wirz & Partners will draw up a longlist which will be discussed with the client. From this longlist, 4-6 candidates are selected for the shortlist.

 

Time until feedback: 2-3 weeks

If you make it to the shortlist, you will move on to the next round. During the interview with Wirz & Partners, we will get to know you professionally and personally. You will receive additional information about the client, the offering, the services, the team and the KPIs. Based on all interviews and documents, we prepare a complete dossier on you for the client, including an executive summary. These documents form the basis of the structured interview process with the client. We prepare you for the interview.

 

Duration until the interview with the client: Up to 2 weeks

The first meeting with the client is about getting to know each other on an equal footing, getting to know the people and the culture. This takes place in person at the client's location and usually lasts around an hour.

The second interview focuses on professional competencies and leadership issues. You will get to know the team, the strategy and the operational goals.

You will then receive a salary proposal and an overview of the overall offer.

 

Duration until feedback: 1-2 weeks

A de-briefing with you and the client takes place after the final meeting.

We help you negotiate the contract and clarify further details. The contract is drafted and we support the onboarding process with the client.

 

Duration until feedback: Up to 1 week

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