Lead IT Business Partner

Axpo Group

. Develop and continuously evolve the Group IT portfolio in line with Axpo’s strategy, business priorities, technology direction and Target Operating Model .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBaden • SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT Business Partnering and Portfolio Management, with a strong focus on strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex IT portfolios, and drive adoption of governance practices across organizations.

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IT Business PartneringPortfolio ManagementStakeholder ManagementLeadership DevelopmentProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Portfolio GovernanceInvestment Decision MakingKPI MonitoringDemand ManagementOperating Model Understanding

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaborative Team EnvironmentOutcome-Oriented Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for Portfolio Management

Industry Keywords

IT StrategyBusiness PrioritisationMatrix OrganisationHigh-Performing TeamCustomer Focus

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and continuously evolve the Group IT portfolio in line with Axpo’s strategy, business priorities, technology direction and Target Operating Model
Create transparency, evaluation criteria and decision foundations for investment decisions across the Group IT portfolio
Lead portfolio prioritisation, balancing business value, risk, regulatory requirements, capacity, cost, dependencies and time to value
Lead portfolio governance, including decision forums, prioritisation rules, escalation paths and executive portfolio reporting
Balance competing priorities across Business Areas, divisions and subsidiaries
Further develop portfolio processes, governance, methods and supporting tools
Build and manage relationships with Axpo’s Business Areas, Divisions and Business ITs as a trusted strategic partner
Redesign, govern and steer the Group IT demand process from business need through assessment, prioritisation, funding decision and handover into delivery
Drive adoption of portfolio and demand management practices across the organisation
Translate business demand into clear, complete and actionable requirements
Plan, facilitate and improve Business IT Alignment Meetings
Lead, coach and develop the IT Business Partner team
Represent Group IT at senior stakeholder level
Define and monitor KPIs and management information for portfolio health, demand throughput, investment quality, change budget, stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction
Support sustainable, reliable and future-oriented energy supply through Group IT
Travel occasionally to subsidiaries and other Axpo locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in IT business partnering, portfolio management, IT strategy, or a comparable leadership role
Proven experience managing complex IT portfolios and preparing fact-based recommendations for investment and prioritisation decisions
Hands-on experience designing, governing and improving portfolio and demand processes, ideally supported by digital tools
Experience working with business stakeholders in a matrix organisation
Good understanding of operating models
Proven leadership experience and track record of developing people, strengthening capabilities and creating a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills
Ability to engage confidently from operational teams to senior management
Structured, pragmatic and outcome-oriented working style
Strategic thinking and strong customer and business focus
Fluent in German and English
Spanish is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely
Employer pays 60% of pension contributions
100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident
Access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist
16 weeks maternity leave with 100% continued pay
10 days paternity leave with 100% continued pay
Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs, maximum CHF 4,800 per year
Discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom
SwissPass contribution up to CHF 190