Project Manager Factory Investments (m/f/d) (80-100%)
Apply locations CHE Baden
Time type Full time
Posted on Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id JR101556
Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.
Are you an experienced and motivated project leader with a passion for manufacturing innovation and the drive to bring complex factory investments to life? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments, balancing technical expertise, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence? If so, this is your chance to make a tangible impact on our global production footprint.
As Project Manager Factory Investments, you will lead multi-million, high-impact CAPEX projects focused on factory optimization and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. You will play a key role in developing our production sites in Switzerland and abroad, driving advancements in automation, digitalization, and operational excellence within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setup. Your work will help us improve our operations and support a more sustainable future.
With your project management expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, strong result orientation, and technical know-how, you will guide cross-functional teams from concept to handover, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget execution. Your efforts will safeguard stable operations and enhance our long-term competitiveness.
You will join the Value Chain organization in Baden, reporting to the Teamlead Value Chain Investments, and collaborate with factory leadership and technical experts globally.
Your responsibilities: Lead complex factory optimization and investment projects (CAPEX 2–10M CHF), ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution.
Develop expertise in production processes to drive innovation, automation, and digitalization—balancing productivity and operational stability.
Manage global, cross-functional teams through all project stages, from initiation to handover.
Build and lead high-performance project teams, establish governance, and coordinate work packages.
Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders—maintaining strong communication, dialogue, and service excellence.
Develop relationships with external partners such as suppliers, universities, and technology providers.
Identify and recommend emerging technologies and innovative processes to improve factory operations.
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the company; continually improve project management techniques and tools.
Your background: Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Automation, Production Engineering, or equivalent experience.
>3 years of proven project management experience leading complex CAPEX projects with understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Hands-on experience in machinery or metal manufacturing, ideally with advanced technologies (e.g., milling, grinding).
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management at all levels.
Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, results-driven mindset.
Financial literacy to evaluate data and build business cases.
Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
Motivated team player with curiosity and drive to learn.
Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
Your benefits: Attractive compensation & benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Global parental leave program.
Flexible working models.
We look forward to your application. For more about Accelleron, visit our website at accelleron.com.
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