PROJECT MANAGER (m/f/d) 80-100 %

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**FOUR PAWS** is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on four-paws.org. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission ? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team. Your contribution will be * Coordinating project activities with a focus on animal welfare issues and/or organisational -wide projects enabling animal welfare work using established templates, ensuring timelines and deliverables are clearly defined * Delivering projects end -to- end by applying project management frameworks and standards for executing projects under direction and adjusting with support when needed * Monitoring time and budget on s everal projects , and coordinating resource needs within approved limits to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery * Identifying risks, dependencies and issues early, escalating appropriately, and seeking guidance to shape well -rounded solutions * Matrix -managing small core teams by encouraging collaboration and building accountability within clearly structured roles * Managing stakeholder relationships by maintaining clear, regular communication * Reporting on project progress and outcomes by updating trackers, monitoring and providing clear summaries to relevant stakeholders * Coordinating and facilitating learning within the project team through activities such as retrospectives and reviews, ensuring that key learnings are documented and translated into practice. Your profile ideally illustrates * Experience in project management roles, ideally in the non -profit sector * Entry level certification e.g: PMP Foundations, Agile Foundations or similar * Fluency in English and German is essential; knowledge of French is an asset. * Proficient in MS Office and project management software, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools * Strong collaboration, problem -solving, and willingness to learn mindset with high attention to detail and a structured, planning -oriented way of working * Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission Our offer includes * The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare * A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS * A modern workplace in Zurich, easily accessible by public transport * A dog -friendly workplace * Time to recharge your batteries: 5 weeks holiday per year and extra family days at the end of the year * A comprehensive fringe benefis package **Apply for your next professional challenge with your application materials in German to: Karin Carrillo Forster recruiting.ch@four-paws.org** Application deadline: 14.06.2026 We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species -appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidate s from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identiti es and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.ch@four -paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position. All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requiremen t for this position prior to commencing employment. Home Office Schweiz Festanstellung 1-3 Jahre Veröffentlicht am 01.06.2026