Kanton Graubünden
Chur
12 hours ago
Project Manager for Economic Area Development and Innovation
- 28 April 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the Grisons, Switzerland's only trilingual canton, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse culture. This role offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to impact economic innovation.
Tasks
- Lead strategic development for economic and innovation promotion.
- Manage projects to enhance competitiveness with partners.
- Develop networks in fields like photonics and life sciences.
Skills
- University degree in public/business administration or technical sciences.
- Strong business economics knowledge and interest in public policy.
- Proficient in German and English, plus a second canton language.
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About the job
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Project Manager for Economic Area Development and Innovation
Office of Economy and Tourism | (80-100% – fixed-term until the end of 2028 with option for extension/permanent employment) | Chur
Are you passionate about the Canton of Graubünden as well as economic and innovation-related topics? Are you motivated to actively develop the economic framework conditions and innovative strength in the canton? Then your profile fits us perfectly! Join our motivated team as Project Manager for Economic Area Development and Innovation (80-100% – fixed-term until the end of 2028 with option for extension/permanent employment) immediately or by agreement.
- Taking on a central role in further developing the strategic foundations for promoting innovative strength and competitiveness of the Graubünden economic area
- Project management in implementing concrete measures to increase innovative capacity and competitiveness in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Further development of thematic competence networks (e.g., photonics, life sciences, etc.) in accordance with the cantonal innovation strategy and maintaining corresponding contacts
- Further development of the cantonal promotion strategy and preparation of funding requests and applications
- University or university of applied sciences degree, preferably in public or business economics or in a technical-scientific field
- Professional experience in economic, scientific, and/or public administration fields related to innovation topics, ideally with a strong affinity for the start-up sector
- Solid knowledge of business administration as well as a strong interest in economic policy and public economic issues
- A motivated person with a strong sense of responsibility and dedication
- Structured, proactive, and reliable working method
- Friendliness and professionalism
- Excellent written and spoken skills in German and English as well as preferably knowledge of a second cantonal language
For specialist questions as well as recruitment process inquiries, Patrick Widmer, Head of Regional Industry Development, patrick.widmer@awt.gr.ch, is happy to assist.
Application deadline: May 10, 2026
