Project Manager 80-100%
- 30 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Human Resources Department (HRD) of the City of Geneva supports the human resources management of more than 4,000 employees distributed across six departments, covering a wide range of activity areas. This service, made up of around seventy people, provides cross-functional HR services in various fields such as training, occupational health and safety, as well as the promotion of equality and diversity in the workplace. It also handles the administrative management of personnel, social insurance, and salaries. To complete its team, the HRD is looking for a
Project Manager 80-100%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional projects linked to the City’s HR master plan, from planning key stages to defining deliverables, including facilitating working groups composed of experts.
- Advise the service management by providing expertise and recommendations.
- Ensure regular reporting on project progress, challenges encountered, and solutions implemented.
- Animate and unite multidisciplinary teams by creating a collaborative dynamic, facilitating exchanges, and fostering consensus among stakeholders.
- Coordinate project deployment by ensuring implementation, contributing to the definition of communication plans, and guaranteeing the conformity of deliverables as well as respect for deadlines and budgets.
- Anticipate and control project-related risks by identifying potential obstacles, proposing appropriate corrective measures, and securing the achievement of objectives.
Your profile
- Hold a university Master’s degree in human resources or project management.
- Have at least 5 years of confirmed experience in project management within an HR environment, preferably within a public administration or an autonomous public institution.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage priorities effectively and operate in a complex and demanding environment.
- Be able to lead cross-functional projects and coordinate multiple and varied stakeholders.
- Show excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with collaborative leadership and the ability to unite.
- Adopt a proactive, results-oriented attitude.
- Possess strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 20.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements:
- Cover letter;
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Lead cross-functional projects linked to the City’s HR master plan, from planning key stages to defining deliverables, including facilitating working groups composed of experts.
- Advise the service management by providing expertise and recommendations.
- Ensure regular reporting on project progress, challenges encountered, and solutions implemented.
- Animate and unite multidisciplinary teams by creating a collaborative dynamic, facilitating exchanges, and fostering consensus among stakeholders.
- Coordinate project deployment by ensuring implementation, contributing to the definition of communication plans, and guaranteeing the conformity of deliverables as well as respect for deadlines and budgets.
- Anticipate and control project-related risks by identifying potential obstacles, proposing appropriate corrective measures, and securing the achievement of objectives.
Your profile
- Hold a university Master’s degree in human resources or project management.
- Have at least 5 years of confirmed experience in project management within an HR environment, preferably within a public administration or an autonomous public institution.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage priorities effectively and operate in a complex and demanding environment.
- Be able to lead cross-functional projects and coordinate multiple and varied stakeholders.
- Show excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with collaborative leadership and the ability to unite.
- Adopt a proactive, results-oriented attitude.
- Possess strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 20.08.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements:
- Cover letter;
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website);
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as specified in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area ( https://www.geneve.ch/emploi ).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
