The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), founded in 1908, is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey with 84 member associations. In addition to overseeing international rules, officiating, player transfers, and development programs, the IIHF organizes ice hockey at the Olympic Games and runs over 25 World Championship tournaments each year across men’s, women’s, and junior categories.

IT Application Manager 100%

The IIHF is looking for a motivated and skilled IT Application Manager to join its Technology Department. This position focuses on maintaining and improving the IIHF’s IT environment, managing and optimizing business applications, and providing advanced technical support (2nd level). The role combines hands-on technical work with responsibility for ensuring stable, secure, and efficient operations of the IIHF’s IT and application landscape, while also being involved in, and potentially leading, digitalization and IT-related projects. The IT Application Manager reports directly to the Technology Director and executes the following tasks:
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage, maintain, and enhance the IIHF’s IT infrastructure and business applications
• Administer Microsoft 365 environment (user management, security, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Act as key contact for application users, ensuring smooth operation and user support (2nd level)
• Coordinate with software and service providers, including license and contract management
• Plan, coordinate, and implement IT and application-related projects
• Ensure IT security, compliance, and proper system documentation
• Collaborate with and assist the Technology Director in miscellaneous tasks

 
Skills and Qualifications
 
We are looking for a dedicated and open-minded team player with good technical and social skills, who brings the following requirements:
 

• Completed IT education or equivalent experience in IT systems or application management
• Experience in Microsoft 365 administration (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune)
• Strong understanding of business applications and digital workflows
• Proven experience in IT support and user enablement (2nd level)
• Solid understanding of IT security, cloud environments, and data management
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is an asset
• High sense of responsibility
• Strong communication skills with a positive, motivated and service-oriented attitude

What we offer

We offer you exciting and varied tasks with independence and responsibility within the global ice hockey environment. In addition, a motivated team and attractive employment conditions await you.
 
The IIHF would like this position to start as soon as possible.
 
To apply for this position, please send your CV, reference letters and diplomas as a PDF file to job@iihf.com.
 
Contact
 
International Ice Hockey Federation
Michael Schön
HR Administrator
Tel: +41 44 562 22 27
E-Mail: job@iihf.com