Workplace Specialist - Geneva - 8 months mission

Lead the digital workplace strategy of a globally impactful organisation. Drive Microsoft 365, AI and collaboration initiatives at enterprise scale. About Our Client:

Our client is an internationally recognised organisation operating in a complex, multicultural environment with a strong mission-driven focus.

The organisation leverages digital innovation and modern workplace technologies to support collaboration, operational excellence and business transformation. Job Description:

• Lead the Digital Workplace function and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define and execute the Digital Workplace strategy and roadmap.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI-enabled productivity solutions.
• Lead digital workplace projects, initiatives and governance activities.
• Design and deliver training, learning pathways and adoption programmes.
• Facilitate workshops, communities of practice and user engagement sessions.
• Manage change management and communication activities supporting new technologies.
• Evaluate emerging workplace technologies and assess business value opportunities.
• Advise business stakeholders on collaboration, knowledge management and automation solutions.
• Oversee Digital Champions networks to promote digital literacy and adoption.
• Monitor service performance and support operational issue escalation.
• Ensure project reporting, governance compliance and stakeholder communication.
The Successful Applicant:
• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading Microsoft 365 and Digital Workplace services.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Proven experience driving organisational change and user adoption programmes.
• Extensive experience managing IT projects from initiation through deployment.
• Strong understanding of Digital Workplace architecture and hybrid working environments.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and translating business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Knowledge of service management, IT governance and operational excellence frameworks.
• Understanding of security, compliance, identity management and information governance principles.
• Familiarity with Power Platform, automation solutions and productivity technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills within international and matrix organisations.
• Fluent English communication skills; French is considered an advantage.

A strong Infrastructure background is mandatory for this role. While the position focuses on Digital Workplace and user adoption, the successful candidate must have a solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure, workplace technologies and the underlying technical architecture. Candidates without significant Infrastructure experience will not be considered.

What's on Offer:
• Opportunity to shape digital workplace transformation within a large international organisation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI-driven initiatives.
• Collaborative and multicultural environment with flexible hybrid working arrangements.