Project Manager Location Promotion Economic Foreign Relations
- 12 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Intermediate), German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Office for Economy
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 policy needs 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 for 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 pursues the goal of building stable international relations with selected locations, ecosystems, institutions or companies.
For this versatile task, we are looking for a personality 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
- Design, organisation and execution of foreign trips, including in cooperation with strategic partners
- Support of foreign (high-ranking) delegations and preparation of visit programmes
- Design 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 education, 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
- Sound project management and organisational skills with the ability to lead complex projects from conception to successful completion
- Experienced handling of politically influenced situations, confident appearance and communication appropriate to the level
- Very good oral and written expression 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 telephone +41 43 257 44 27 or at samuel.moesle@vd.zh.ch. We look forward to your application.
Learn more about Location Promotion at www.standort.zh.ch .
