Project Manager (70%)

With 21,000 students across 28 universities of applied sciences spread over the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity and knowledge, HES-SO plays a key role in the country’s economic, social and cultural development.

The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is advertising the position of

Your responsibilities

Within the scope of your role, you will ensure the administrative and operational coordination of the project in connection with the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), in accordance with the requirements of the funding bodies (European Commission and SERI). You will also manage the consortium (12 partners) and lead the Work Package "Communication and Dissemination". Furthermore, you will guarantee the monitoring of contractual obligations (deliverables, budget, reporting to the European Commission and SERI) and the project KPIs. You will also organise the project’s operational bodies, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and drafting minutes. Finally, you will contribute to the external promotion of the project and the implementation of the sustainability strategy.

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree (a doctorate is an advantage), ideally in an information and communication technology (ICT) discipline;
• A PMI certification is an asset;
• You have 3 years’ experience in managing complex projects, ideally within a European programme;
• You have at least 3 years’ experience in multi-partner coordination, including intersectoral and interdisciplinary actors;
• Knowledge of the Western Switzerland research and innovation ecosystem is an advantage.

Your skills

• Meticulous, you have excellent organisational, analytical and strategic advisory skills, particularly in project valorisation and sustainability;
• You master the rules and processes of collaborative project funding – as well as reporting and budget monitoring activities (ideally within European projects);
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in complex environments;
• You have excellent analytical and synthesis abilities;
• You are able to structure, prioritise and monitor decisions and actions;
• You are comfortable coordinating diverse stakeholders and facilitating information flow;
• As a native French speaker, you have perfect command of English, both spoken and written (C2 level). Knowledge of German is an asset.

Work rate: 70%

Contract duration: fixed-term contract until 30 June 2030

Start date: 1 January 2027

Workplace: Delémont or Lausanne with possible travel within French-speaking Switzerland

Application deadline: 23.09.2026

HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact is possible with Evelina Breschi, Research and Innovation Department, at +41 58 900 01 12, Jean Hennebert +41 26 429 65 96, HEIA-FR or Denise von Däniken, HR Service, at +41 58 900 00 74.