Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Project Manager Location Promotion Economic Foreign Relations 80 - 100%
- 13 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Amt für Wirtschaft in Zurich, focused on economic development. Experience an engaging work environment with flexible hours and great benefits.
Tasks
- Manage international economic relations and networks for Zurich.
- Organize events and foreign visits to strengthen collaborations.
- Develop position papers and support core tasks in location promotion.
Skills
- Master's degree in relevant fields with international experience.
- Strong project management skills and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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About the job
Project Manager Location Promotion Economic Foreign Relations 80 - 100%At the Office for Economy (AWI), we are committed to an attractive, leading and future-oriented Canton of Zurich. In the interest of companies and the population, we identify economic needs for action and make effective contributions to sustainably further develop the economic location Zurich. Our core services aim to create optimal economic framework conditions while implementing applicable law in accordance with the legislator's intent.
The Location Promotion division strengthens the economic, research and innovation location Zurich. We network actors from business, science and politics, accompany company settlements and set important impulses for a future-proof location development.
Good relations with foreign countries are central to a prosperous economic and innovation location Zurich. Attractive and future-proof framework conditions can be sustainably shaped in times of increasing complexity, dynamism and economic policy uncertainty, especially through cooperation and exchange of comparable innovation ecosystems and their actors. In this context, Location Promotion aims to establish stable international relations with selected locations, ecosystems, institutions or companies.
For this versatile task, we are looking for a person experienced in international and intercultural competencies with foresight, coordination skills and a strong implementation orientation starting in early April 2027.
Your main tasks:
- Ensuring the implementation of the government decision on maintaining the economic relations of the Canton of Zurich (RRB 1116-2021)
- Further development and consolidation of the Innovation Leaders Network with comparable innovation locations
- Conception, organisation and execution of foreign trips, including in cooperation with strategic partners
- Hosting foreign (high-ranking) delegations and preparing visit programmes
- Conception and organisation of the main event "Day of the Location" as well as support for other events of Location Promotion
- Preparation and participation in position papers and political matters and support of Location Promotion in core tasks
Your profile:
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in political science, international relations, economics or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience ideally in an international and intercultural context related to the focus countries
- Solid project management and organisational skills with the ability to lead complex projects from conception to successful completion
- Experienced in politically influenced situations, confident appearance and appropriate communication at different levels
- Very good oral and written communication skills in German and English. Further advanced language skills are an advantage
- Time flexibility and willingness to travel abroad
We offer:
The Canton of Zurich as an employer has much to offer. Flexible working hours, contributions to meal costs and home office are a matter of course for us. In addition, the workplace is only a few minutes’ walk from Zurich main station and an open-minded and motivated team awaits you.
Your application:
If you have any questions about this unusual position or the application process, Samuel Mösle, Co-Head of Location Promotion, is happy to assist you at +41 43 257 44 27 or samuel.moesle@vd.zh.ch. We look forward to receiving your application.
Learn more about Location Promotion at www.standort.zh.ch.
