IT Infrastructure Project Lead 100% (Contract through our external payroll partner with immediate start until 30.06.2026 with possible extension)

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Your Challenge

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the enterprise Kubernetes and infrastructure automation platforms
• Plan and execute application migrations to on-premises and Azure-based Kubernetes environments
• Collaborate with internal infrastructure teams, vendors, and application owners to deliver platform improvements
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices by enabling self-service, secure, and scalable platform capabilities
• Ensure platform reliability, security, performance, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Oversee automation of provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and patching activities
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and provide guidance to development and operations teams
• Continuously improve the platform based on feedback, incidents, and evolving business needs

Your Profile

• University degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (> CHF 1M budget), including full lifecycle management and cloud migration initiatives
• Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) platforms such as VMware TKGI (Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated), vSphere with Kubernetes (VKS), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKOS/AKS)
• Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and automation in hybrid environments
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and deliver complex projects using both classic and agile methodologies
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including financial control, reporting, and governance
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities with both technical and business stakeholders on all levels
• Highly collaborative with a talent for stakeholder coordination, relationship management, and cross-team alignment
• Fluency in English (verbal/written), German is a nice to have
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) or equivalent experience required
• Fast learner with a coaching mindset, empathy, cultural awareness, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• We only consider candidates who can start immediately.

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