PMO-Lead / Head of Project Management Office (m/w/d)

• 26 June 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite duration • Rämistrasse 101, 8006 Zurich • Log in to see the salary estimate from jobup.ch PMO-Lead / Head of Project Management Office (m/w/d) # ETH Zurich is launching the pioneering research project «Living Lab HIL» with a direct connection to construction practice. The HIL building on the Hönggerberg campus will become a real laboratory. The building in need of renovation will be converted and expanded. In the coming years, professorships from the departments of Architecture (D-ARCH) and Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) will research and plan the renovation of the HIL building in the sense of circular construction. The goal is to further develop sustainable design and construction in existing buildings and to apply it exemplarily to a real planning and construction project. For the setup, structuring, and operational management of our Living Lab HIL Project Management Office (PMO), we are looking for an organizationally strong and assertive personality as PMO-Lead, who works closely with the management. Together with a business management assistant to be recruited and administrative support in the areas of accounting and human resources, you will form the administrative and organizational heart of the overall project. The position offers room for different focuses in operational management and resource control, as well as stakeholder management in a demanding setting. Job description ## In this project-related role, you will take on the following tasks and responsibilities with a focus on: • Setup & operations management: Responsibility for the operational management of the Living Lab HIL project office and the establishment of efficient, transparent PMO processes. • Planning of planning: Overarching scheduling, milestone, and resource planning for the interdisciplinary overall project in close coordination with the planning team, internal ETH participants, and external project partners. • Stakeholder management: Central hub for the flow of information and communication with internal and external stakeholders (professorships, ETH Real Estate, external implementation partners, e.g. general contractors, specialist planners). • Resource allocation & controlling: Strategic allocation of personnel and financial resources as well as ongoing budget controlling in cooperation with the managing director and accounting. • Contract & document management: Structuring, reviewing, and reliable management of contracts, agreements, and central project documents. • Publications and reporting: Coordination and participation in the preparation of reports and presentations together with the internal communication office. • Meeting management: Organization, preparation, and follow-up of meetings, workshops, and committees, including minutes and action item management in German and English. • Team leadership: Leadership of the PMO team in agreement with the management. • The position is limited to a maximum of five years, initially with a one-year contract with extension options. Profile ## To ideally meet the requirements of this demanding position, you bring the following profile: • Education: Completed university degree (ETH/University of Applied Sciences or university) in architecture, civil engineering, project management, business administration, or a comparable discipline. • Professional experience: Several years of experience in operational management, PMO management, or superior control of complex large-scale projects in planning and construction or in an academic environment. • Methodological competence: Pronounced skills in structuring management processes, organization, resource planning, and project controlling. • Administration & law: Confident appearance in contract law, deep understanding of administrative and operational processes. • Soft skills: Strategic thinking, high organizational competence, assertiveness, and pronounced communication strength in an interdisciplinary environment. • Languages: excellent German and English skills in word and writing. We offer ## • Varied project work at the interface of architecture, research, and practice. • Your workplace is in the new project office in the HIL building on the ETH campus Hönggerberg. • Your position is attached to the project team in the Department of Architecture. • We offer attractive working conditions in a dynamic and innovative international environment. • You work independently and in constant collegial exchange with our team and a variety of partners and stakeholders. Working, teaching, and researching at ETH Zurich Diversity and sustainability are important to us ## In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, appreciate diversity, and maintain a work and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our website for equal opportunities and diversity, you can find out how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and unfold. Sustainability is a central value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? So are we. ## We look forward to your online application with the following documents: • Letter of motivation • Curriculum vitae • Work certificates and qualifications For more information about the Living Lab HIL project, please visit our website. For information, Mr. Guido Züger, zueger@arch.ethz.ch (no application documents), is available. Please apply exclusively through the online application portal. Applications by email and post will not be considered. We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence. For personnel placements, the following applies: