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 rich heritage spanning over 100 years, we are a trusted industry partner serving 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 critical for the energy transition. Join our team of experts in an exciting international environment that values excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition towards sustainable industries through cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and intelligent solutions. At Accelleron, we embrace diversity and inclusion, celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

Position Overview

Are you an experienced and motivated project leader with a passion for manufacturing innovation and a drive to bring complex factory investments to life? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments where you balance technical expertise, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence? If so, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on our global production footprint.

Role: Project Manager Factory Investments

In the role of Project Manager for Factory Investments, you will lead multi-million, high-impact CAPEX projects focused on factory optimization and the implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. You will be instrumental 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 contributions will enhance our operational methods and support our journey towards a more sustainable future.

Utilizing your profound project management expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, strong results orientation, and technical know-how, you will guide cross-functional project teams through the entire project lifecycle—from concept to handover—ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget. Your efforts will directly enhance our long-term competitiveness while maintaining stable operations.

You will be a part of the Value Chain organization in Baden, reporting to the Team Leader of Value Chain Investments, and collaborate closely with factory leadership and technical experts across our global value chain.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead complex factory optimization and investment projects (CAPEX 2–10M CHF), ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution.
• Develop and apply deep expertise in production processes to drive innovation, automation, and digitalization, keeping a balance between productivity and operational stability.
• Manage global, cross-functional teams through all project stages, including initiation, analysis, concept development, implementation, and final handover.
• Build and lead high-performance project teams, establish effective governance structures, and coordinate work packages efficiently.
• Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders—ensuring strong customer focus, continuous dialogue, and service excellence.
• Develop relationships with external partners, such as suppliers, universities, and technology providers to support project success.
• Proactively identify, assess, and recommend emerging technologies and innovative processes to enhance factory operations.
• Promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across the company; continually improve project management techniques and tools.

Your Background

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Automation, Production Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Over 3 years of proven project management experience leading complex CAPEX projects, with a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience in the machinery or metal manufacturing industry, ideally with implementing advanced technologies (e.g., metal cutting technologies like milling, grinding, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
• Strong financial literacy to evaluate data and build sound business cases for investments.
• Analytical thinker with excellent conceptual skills and a proactive, solution-oriented work ethic.
• Team player with high motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and German.

Your Benefits

• Attractive compensation & benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Global parental leave program.
• Flexible working models.

We look forward to receiving your application. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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