Project Manager

Zimex Aviation seeks a Senior Project Manager in Glattbrugg to lead complex client relationships and project lifecycles across humanitarian, airline, and oil & gas sectors. This hybrid role requires strong commercial and operational expertise.

The company is looking for a professional to manage critical, high-value client relationships across humanitarian operations, airline partnerships, and oil and gas contracts. This position serves as the main liaison for demanding clients, overseeing projects from initial contact through final delivery while driving commercial growth through industry engagement and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for humanitarian, airline, and energy clients, handling all proposals, tenders, reporting, and communication.
• Foster and sustain long-term partnerships with institutional, commercial, and energy sector stakeholders.
• Uphold the company’s standards of reliability, integrity, and operational excellence in every client interaction.
• Direct all phases of project planning, execution, and finalization for assigned contracts and programs.
• Convert client needs into actionable operational scopes by coordinating with Flight Operations, Maintenance, CAMO, Flight Support, and Finance teams.
• Track project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, addressing issues promptly to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Verify that all contractual, regulatory, and documentation standards are fulfilled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend international aviation fairs, humanitarian logistics conferences, and energy sector events to generate new leads and enhance market presence.
• Spot opportunities for contract renewals, extensions, and cross-segment expansion within the current client portfolio.
• Contribute actively to the creation of proposals, tenders, and pitches for new business.
• Provide daily guidance and mentorship to the Projects Coordinator.

Requirements

• At least seven years of experience in aviation project management, commercial management, or client services.
• A solid grasp of at least one core business segment: humanitarian aviation, airline partnerships, or oil and gas operations.
• Demonstrated capability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and support revenue growth alongside operational duties.
• A collaborative team player who readily steps in to support colleagues and cover for absences.
• A people-focused leader with experience or a strong interest in mentoring junior staff.
• Fluent proficiency in English.
• A structured, proactive approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally for approximately 20 to 30 days per year.

Nice to have

• Prior experience representing the company at external fairs, conferences, or client events is beneficial.
• Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French or Arabic, is a strong asset given the client profile.

What the company offers

• Competitive annual salary ranging from CHF 90,000 to CHF 105,000 gross, depending on experience and client network.
• A flexible hybrid work model: on-site in Glattbrugg for the initial three months for onboarding, followed by up to 40% remote work.
• Full ownership of high-value client relationships across humanitarian, airline, and oil & gas sectors.
• International travel opportunities to aviation fairs, humanitarian logistics conferences, and energy sector events.

About the company

Zimex Aviation operates with a strong commitment to reliability, integrity, and operational excellence, values that guide its interactions with clients and its approach to project management.

• The company emphasizes reliability, integrity, and operational excellence in all its operations.
• A collaborative team environment where employees support each other and cover for one another as needed.