Project Management Agglomeration Programmes (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Spatial Development and Geoinformation (AREG) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial development, official surveying and geoinformation.

The federal agglomeration programmes link settlement and transport and secure federal contributions to agglomeration transport. The canton of St.Gallen is a leading participant in five programmes – three of which are inter-cantonal and two international. A thematic area with scope for design, visible impact and extensive networking.

We are looking for an immediate or agreed start date for a

Project Manager Agglomeration Programmes (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• You are the hub between the agglomerations, the cantonal specialist offices and the Federal Office for Spatial Development
• You coordinate the four agglomeration programmes both professionally and administratively and lead the internal cantonal steering group
• You develop guidelines, manuals, consultations and statements
• You advise the office and department management as well as the sponsors and work in the project teams of the agglomerations
• You work closely with the office management

What distinguishes you

• Completed university degree (FH/Uni) in spatial planning, transport planning or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in spatial or transport planning – ideally related to agglomeration programmes, but we also welcome motivated career changers from related fields
• Initial experience in project management
• Enjoyment in collaborating with different partners and a confident, assertive manner
• Structured, independent working style and team spirit

What we offer

• A meaningful role with a direct contribution to sustainable mobility and spatial development in the canton of St.Gallen
• Plenty of scope for initiative as well as professional and conceptual co-design in a future-relevant thematic area
• Targeted further training and room for professional development
• A motivated, collegial team and fair, transparent employment conditions
• Central location in St.Gallen with good public transport connections

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Ralph Etter, Head of Office, Telephone 058 229 31 49