Project Manager Factory Investments

About Accelleron

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. With a heritage spanning over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations across over 50 countries. Our 3,000 employees are dedicated to continuous innovation, delivering best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are essential for the energy transition. At Accelleron, we create a vibrant international environment, supporting our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology and deep expertise. We fully embrace diversity and inclusion, celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Job Opportunity: Project Manager Factory Investments

Are you a hands-on project leader with a passion for manufacturing innovation? 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 a Project Manager for Factory Investments, you will take charge of high-impact CAPEX projects ranging from 2 to 10 million CHF, focused on factory optimization and the implementation of 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.

With your entrepreneurial mindset, strong result orientation, and technical expertise, you will guide cross-functional project teams through the entire project lifecycle—from concept to handover—ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective execution. Your efforts will contribute to safeguarding stable operations while enhancing our long-term competitiveness.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead complex factory optimization and investment projects (CAPEX 2–10M CHF), ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution.
• Develop deep expertise in production processes to drive innovation, automation, and digitalization—balancing productivity with operational stability.
• Manage cross-functional project teams globally through all project phases: from initiation and analysis to concept development, implementation, and successful handover.
• Build and lead high-performing project teams, establishing governance structures and effectively planning and managing work packages.
• Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring strong customer focus and service excellence.
• Foster partnerships with external entities such as suppliers, universities, and technology providers.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the organization to enhance project management methodologies and tools continuously.

Your Background

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Automation, Production Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of proven project management experience leading complex CAPEX projects, with a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
• Hands-on experience in the machinery or metal manufacturing industry, ideally with advanced technologies (e.g., cutting systems).
• Strong financial literacy to evaluate data and build sound business cases for investments.
• Analytical thinker with excellent conceptual skills and a proactive, solution-oriented, independent working style.
• Team player with high self-motivation, curiosity, and a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Your Benefits

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office with smart working options
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Employee assistance program

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application! To discover more about Accelleron, please visit our website at accelleron.com.