IT Portfolio Manager

IT Portfolio Manager Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% What you can contribute Lead and support complex acquisition projects in the field of software and IT services autonomously, in particular managing software, licenses, and Microsoft contracts, and advising requesting services of the federal administration on questions related to public procurement as well as on commercial aspects relating to software and licenses Continuously analyze and develop the portfolio strategy according to market evolution, manage and monitor existing framework contracts and framework agreements, examine issues relating to licenses, public procurement law, and commercial aspects in the Microsoft environment, and ensure coordination with internal services and external partners Conduct negotiations with suppliers in the context of acquisitions, contract modifications, and claims, taking into account legal, commercial, and license-related aspects Analyze and group the needs of the federal administration, develop economical and sustainable acquisition solutions, and coordinate collaboration with software publishers and commercial partners Develop decision bases, reports, and analyses for internal stakeholders, and develop processes and methods pertaining to software, license, and contract management What makes you unique Degree from a university of applied sciences in business administration, business informatics, or informatics, or equivalent training, as well as several years of experience in the commercial management of contracts and licenses or in the field of public procurement Experience with contract, license, and distribution models of international software publishers, in particular with Microsoft (e.g., volume licensing programs in companies) Experience collaborating with software publishers, resellers, or IT service providers Talent for negotiation, structured working method, and analytical mind, as well as interest in complex questions related to acquisitions, legal aspects, and consulting for customers and suppliers Good active knowledge of at least two official languages In a few words Within the central IT procurement service of the federal administration, you will be responsible for the commercial monitoring and coordination of issues relating to software and licenses, in particular those concerning Microsoft. You will carry out your activity at the interface between public procurement, contract management, requesting services, and external partners. What we offer Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health. All benefits Exemplary, partnership-based and sustainable At the OFCL, building, acquiring, moving, advising are part of our DNA. Every day, we give the best of ourselves with maximum enthusiasm for Switzerland, politics, and the federal administration. Our office ensures that the 43,000 employees of the Confederation can accomplish their tasks. In doing so, we not only shape their work, but we also set new standards in terms of sustainability. Additional information You can find more information on our website / Candidate Journey / LinkedIn / Instagram. Please apply via our application management system. To do so, please click on "To apply". Questions about the position Domig Head of IT Portfolio Management Questions about the application HR Business Partner jpid10ff95ajm jit0729jm jiy26jm