Inside the Mind of Hiring Managers: How PMs Get Hired in 2026

 

Inside the Mind of Hiring Managers: How PMs Get Hired in 2026

Inside the Mind of Hiring Managers: How PMs Get Hired in 2026 brings project professionals and guests together with senior HR and recruitment leaders in Basel on 19 November 2026. 
 
Through a moderated panel discussion, a walkthrough of the hiring process and a live review of anonymised CVs, participants will learn what employers seeking for project management positions look for, how hiring decisions are made and how to present their experience more effectively.
The evening includes time to network with fellow professionals and speakers.
 

Agenda:

18:00 Arrive & Connect
18:30 Introductions & stage setting
18:45 Part 1: Moderated HR panel discussion
19:45 Part 2: The hiring process demystified
21:15 Part 3: Live CV review simulation
20:45 Wrap-up
21:00 Networking
22:00 End of event

 

Location

Orangerie Basel by Coopers
Grellingerstrasse 75
4052 Basel

 

Pricing

Non PMI-Switzerland member : 50.00 CHF

PMI-Switzerland member : 45.00 CHF

An early bird discount of 5 CHF is proposed until 30.10.2026

Our speaker(s)

Marco Sommer

Marco Sommer

Marco Sommer is Delivery Lead DACH for Career Management at Right Management and an experienced career transition and recruitment professional. With more than 15 years of experience in career management and talent acquisition in Switzerland, he brings both the recruiter’s and career strategist’s perspective to the job-search process. Marco is passionate about helping professionals navigate the Swiss labour market, build meaningful networks and position their experience effectively for their next career move.

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Dr. Thorsten Scherf

Dr. Thorsten Scherf

Dr. Thorsten Scherf is a Senior HR Executive and Organizational Effectiveness Leader with 20 years of experience hiring and developing talent in multinational environments. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology and deep expertise in recruiting, leadership assessment, culture transformation, and organizational design, he offers a candid, behind‑the‑scenes perspective on how hiring decisions are made. Thorsten has led HR teams across Switzerland and France, advised C‑level leaders, and overseen end‑to‑end recruitment processes — including screening, interviews, assessments, and final selection. He brings a practical, real‑world view of what makes Project Managers stand out in today’s evolving market.

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Alain Bayer

Alain Bayer

With over 20 years of international HR leadership experience, Alain Bayer has partnered with C-suite executives and boards across North and Latin America, Africa, Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe in publicly traded (SIX), family-owned, governmental, and private equity organizations across service and manufacturing industries.Core expertise: Organizational Performance, Change Management, Executive Team Development, HR Organization & Processes, Talent & Development, Senior Facilitation.Currently Chief People & Culture Officer at Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss organization for export and investment promotion, mandated by the Swiss Confederation and cantons, with 200+ employees across 20+ countries.

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Cancelation Policy

 

100% refund is possible for a ticket if canceled by November 12, 2026 at 23:59.

 

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Event Information

Event Date 19-11-2026 18:00 - 22:00
Individual Price 45.00 - 50.00 CHF
Event language English
No. of Business Acumen PDUs 1
No. of Ways of Working PDUs 1
Location Orangerie Basel by Coopers
Categories PMI Evening Event

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