IT Business Analyst & Project Manager

VAROPreem is seeking an IT Business Analyst & Project Manager to reinforce its refinery operations across three strategic sites in Switzerland and Sweden. The company blends cutting‑edge IT, refinery automation and industrial automation (DCS/SCADA) to keep its refining business safe, efficient and continuously running. In this role you will steer multiple IT projects from initial analysis through delivery, turning scope and operational challenges into practical solutions and ongoing improvements. You act as the bridge between refinery operators, IT specialists and senior management, guaranteeing clear alignment and shared ownership of goals. Managing diverse project teams, you will keep momentum across several initiatives, optimise resources and budgets, and resolve constraints through pragmatic, business‑focused discussions. Collaboration extends to VARO’s European IT groups—including Business Solutions, Architecture, Infrastructure Management and the Service Desk—to deliver cohesive, scalable outcomes. You will also oversee the full suite of refinery applications, handling daily operations, enhancements, licensing, vendor contracts and ensuring uninterrupted business continuity. The position requires a master’s degree in IT, Applied Science or a comparable field, together with at least seven years of IT consulting experience in an industrial environment. Fluency in both French and English, both spoken and written, is essential. You must possess deep expertise in Industrial Automation (DCS/SCADA) and a solid grasp of the ISA‑95 model, as well as hands‑on experience with typical refinery systems such as CMMS/Enterprise Asset Management, workflow automation, asset reliability and turn‑around planning/management. A strong understanding of IT software, networks, infrastructure and applied computer languages is also mandatory. The role demands willingness to travel to sites when required and to participate in a rotational 24‑hour on‑call support model. Beyond the core qualifications, VAROPreem values highly organised individuals with strong planning and coordination abilities, resilience and a results‑driven mindset, and a proactive, customer‑focused “make it work” attitude. Adaptability to rapidly changing situations, eagerness to learn new technologies and the capacity to work both independently and within teams are considered advantageous. The position offers a dynamic, collaborative international workplace, competitive salary and benefits, mutual support, genuine recognition and clear pathways for internal advancement. What the role asks for: - Master's degree in IT, Applied Science or equivalent - 7+ years IT consulting experience in industrial environment - Fluent French, strong verbal and written communication - Fluent English, strong verbal and written communication - Expertise in Industrial Automation DCS/SCADA, ISA‑95 model - Experience with refinery CMMS/Enterprise Asset Management - Experience with workflow automation for asset reliability - Experience with turn‑around planning/management - Strong understanding of IT software, networks, infrastructure - Proficiency in applied computer languages - Available to travel to locations case‑by‑case - Willing to perform 24‑hour on‑call rotational support - Highly organized with strong planning and coordination (nice-to-have) - Resilient and results‑driven project completion (nice-to-have) - Proactive, customer‑focused “make it work” mentality (nice-to-have) - Adaptable to frequently changing situations (nice-to-have) - Willingness to learn new technologies (nice-to-have) - Comfortable working independently and in teams (nice-to-have)