Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Digital Initiatives

EinleitungstextThis Senior Specialist supports the Vice President in advancing ETH Zürich's priorities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies, with particular responsibility for stakeholder engagement, project coordination and communications. This role includes monitoring developments in these areas, coordinating the stakeholders involved in related projects and initiatives, and ensuring internal and external partners. It also ensures that these activities and their outcomes are communicated effectively to both internal and external audiences.Focusing on specific projects, the Senior Specialist maintains relationships with key stakeholders and coordinates their involvement across initiatives, managing engagement and follow-up, to keep projects on track. Communications, including narrative development and content for the VP's external engagements, is an integral part of the role.Aufgaben-/StellenbeschreibungDrive selected initiatives in AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, from design through deliveryCoordinate cross-functional projects, keeping timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders alignedManage relationships with key stakeholders across academia, industry, government, philanthropy, and international partnersCoordinate engagement activities and follow-upPrepare analyses and briefing materials to support decision-making on key initiativesDraft speeches, talking points, briefing notes, and articles, and support the VP's public appearances and thought leadershipDevelop presentations, storylines, and background materials for leadership meetings, conferences, and public eventsOversee and contribute to the visibility and positioning of the VP's and VPWW's activities, partnerships, and initiativesKey InterfacesVP and Chief of StaffCommunications and marketing teamsAcademic units, research groups, and technology transfer teamsIndustry, government, philanthropic, and international partnersExternal relations, events, and protocol teamsIhr Profil10+ years of experience in stakeholder relations and partnerships, connecting business, government and community stakeholdersProven track record in managing a portfolio of key accountsComfortable operating in cross-border, multicultural, and multilingual environmentsExperience from an academic environment is a plusExcellent writing skills; able to translate complex topics into clear speeches, talking points, and articlesGenuine interest in AI, digital transformation, innovation, and emerging technologiesIndependent, structured, and discreet, with sound judgement in a fast-moving environmentProficient English and GermanWir bietenYour job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in societyYou can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefitsNeugierig? Sind wir auch.We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:Your CVJob references and diplomasMotivation letterFurther information about our Vice Precidency can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Sara Kijewski ([email protected]) (no applications). Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.