Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Student Assistant in Project Management for Industrial Projects (m/f/d)
- 15 July 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the Institut für Produktions- und Supply Chain Management at HSG! Explore a collaborative environment with industry leaders.
Tasks
- Support research and projects in industrial services and sustainability.
- Conduct market and customer analyses for business development.
- Prepare and assist in meetings and project management tasks.
Skills
- Currently enrolled student, preferably at the Master’s level.
- Strong communication skills in German and English.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
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About the job
At the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management (PSCM-HSG) of the University of St.Gallen (HSG), we combine excellent research with close collaboration with leading industrial companies. As a Student Assistant, you will support our Smart Manufacturing & Services team in service and business development projects within industrial companies.
About us
The PSCM-HSG researches and develops future-oriented solutions for production and supply chain challenges in industry, combining scientific excellence with strong practical relevance.
Our research group Smart Manufacturing & Services works with global companies to evolve their role from pure product providers to service and solution providers and to successfully commercialise service-oriented business models.
Your tasks
- Project support for research and individual projects with industry partners in the areas of industrial services, business development, and sustainability
- Conducting market, competition, and customer analyses as well as supporting the development of business cases and service portfolios
- Preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of meetings and workshops with company representatives
- Creation of presentations, project documents, and result reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Support in operational project management (structuring work packages, scheduling, tracking tasks)
A regular presence on site in St.Gallen is preferred to enable close teamwork.
Your profile
Professional
- Enrolled student, preferably at Master’s level; motivated Bachelor students are also welcome
- Strong interest in industrial companies; a technical background is helpful but not required
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, and confident use of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
Personal
- High initiative, structured and reliable working style
- Strong communication skills and professional demeanour when interacting with internal and external contacts
- Openness to quickly engage with new topics and contribute own ideas
What to expect
- Practical insights into industrial companies
- Steep learning curve in various topics related to industrial services & circular economy
- Open and collegial working environment
- Flexible working hours
Further information
- More about the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management can be found here
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."
