Swiss Post announces plans to create 200 IT positions in Lisbon by 2030, while maintaining current employment levels in Switzerland through natural attrition.
"The company needs a highly qualified and diverse IT organisation for the future"
Swiss Post has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly expand its IT operations in Lisbon, Portugal, announcing the creation of 200 new IT positions by 2030. This strategic move represents a major step in the company's international growth while maintaining its strong presence in Switzerland. The expansion will transform the company's current Lisbon operation, which presently employs 60 full-time staff, into a substantial IT hub with approximately 260 employees by the end of the decade.
The expansion decision stems from Swiss Post's need to build a highly qualified and diverse IT organization for the future. By establishing a stronger presence in Lisbon, the company gains access to a larger, international talent pool, addressing the growing challenge of recruiting IT specialists in Switzerland. The move is designed to ensure that vacant positions can be filled quickly with appropriate skills, while maintaining the company's technological competitiveness in an increasingly digital postal sector.
Currently, Swiss Post maintains a robust IT workforce of approximately 1,500 employees in Switzerland, complemented by 60 full-time positions in Lisbon. The planned expansion will gradually increase the Lisbon workforce to 260 employees by 2030, creating a significant technical hub that will support Swiss Post's digital transformation initiatives. This growth will be carefully managed to ensure seamless integration with existing operations and maintain service quality.
Swiss Post has emphasized that the Lisbon expansion will not result in forced redundancies in Switzerland. The company projects that approximately 500 positions will naturally become vacant in Switzerland over the next five years through regular turnover and retirements. This natural attrition will be managed alongside the Lisbon expansion, ensuring a balanced approach to workforce development across both locations. The strategy reflects Swiss Post's commitment to maintaining strong domestic operations while building international capabilities.