IT Business Analyst & Project Manager

• 11 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Cressier

About the position

As an IT Business Analyst & Project Manager, you will be at the heart of VAROPreem's refining operations, supporting a network of three strategic sites in Switzerland and Sweden. This role places you where technology meets industrial excellence—working at the intersection of IT, refinery automation, and industrial automation (DCS/SCADA).

You will lead and deliver multiple IT initiatives that keep our refineries operating safely, efficiently, and without interruption. From driving digital solutions to safeguarding the continuity of critical operational applications, your work will directly shape the reliability and performance of VARO's refining business.

Tasks and responsibilities

Ensure the complete delivery of projects by analyzing scope, requirements, and operational challenges—translating them into concrete solutions and continuous improvements, guaranteeing seamless execution from launch to finalization.

Serve as a strategic link between refinery operations, IT teams, and management, ensuring alignment, clarity, and shared accountability for project objectives.

Lead diverse project teams by fostering strong collaboration and maintaining momentum across multiple simultaneous initiatives.

Optimize resources and budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet financial objectives.

Manage complex challenges, including resource constraints, budgetary considerations, and equipment needs, by facilitating productive discussions and driving pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

Collaborate with the IT team across VARO's European sites, working closely with the Business Solutions, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, and Service Desk teams to provide consistent and scalable results.

Oversee the entire ecosystem of refinery applications and tools, managing daily operations, improvements, licenses, vendor relations, and contract supervision to ensure uninterrupted business continuity.

Requirements

Master's degree in computer science, applied sciences, or equivalent

At least 7 years of experience in IT consulting roles within an industrial environment

Proficiency in French and English, with excellent oral and written communication skills

Expertise in industrial automation (DCS/SCADA), understanding of the ISA-95 model

Experience with typical refinery systems such as CMMS/Enterprise Asset Management, workflow automation, asset reliability, turnaround planning/management

Good understanding of software, networks, infrastructure, and applied computer languages

Available for occasional travel to our sites

Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis

About you

Highly organized, with strong planning and coordination skills

Resilient and results-oriented, ensuring project success from start to finish

Proactive and customer-oriented with a "make it work" mentality

Adaptable to changing situations, demonstrating agility and problem-solving skills

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and expand expertise across different domains

Comfortable working both independently and in a team

We offer

A dynamic and collaborative international working environment

Enjoy a competitive salary and social benefits

Benefit from mutual support and sincere recognition

Open up to internal development opportunities

Apply for the position

Would you like to join our team as our new IT Business Analyst & Project Manager? We would be delighted to learn more about you!