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 over a century of heritage as a trusted industry partner, we serve customers in more than 100 locations across over 50 countries. Our dedicated team of 3,000 employees continuously innovates 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 through 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.
Position Overview
As the Senior Manager (Head of) Product Portfolio and Applications, you will play a pivotal role in enabling engine designers and builders to access best-in-class turbocharging support. Your ability to build resilient, strategic relationships with customers at the highest levels of R&D leadership will be essential. By identifying and addressing engine development trends, driving portfolio decisions, and enabling product launches, you will directly influence the future of Accelleron’s market success.
Your Responsibilities
- Build, grow, and maintain strong customer relationships at the highest R&D management levels.
- Actively support OEM engine development programs and drive quantifiable value creation.
- Identify and support engine development trends, and communicate clear requirements for technology and product development.
- Lead turbocharger product placement from concept to release on individual engine platforms and handover to Operations.
- Maximize the use of Accelleron’s product portfolio by applying performance-driven concepts focused on high power density, minimal frame sizes, and reduced specification variety—leveraging real operational data.
- Develop alternative business models and innovative go-to-market concepts covering the full lifecycle.
- Prepare, lead, and facilitate technical meetings with customers.
- Lead Accelleron’s Product Market Strategy process.
Role in the Management Team
Your contributions will be vital in formulating, implementing, and executing the Product Group strategy. You will provide critical input into the Product Market Strategy (PMS), ensuring engine development trends are reflected in our strategic planning.
Key Performance Indicators
- Achieved and applied power density, including systematic use of real operational data.
- Share of Accelleron solution releases versus total engine releases at OEMs.
- Minimal number of turbocharger performance-driven specifications needed to cover applications.
Scope & Dimensions
- Budget responsibility: 2 MCHF per year
- Team leadership: 3 direct reports, additional indirect reports across Switzerland, China, Korea, and Japan
- Functions led: Application Engineering, Product Management, Portfolio Management
Your Background
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent technical field).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the piston engine industry with strong exposure to the Asian market.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in a high-impact, customer-facing or strategic role.
- Strong customer focus, market understanding, and cultural agility.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, develop people, and foster high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
- Business-fluent in English and German.
Your Benefits
- Canteen.
- Childcare.
- Modern office, smart working.
- Flexible working model.
- Attractive holiday plan.
- Remote work policy.
- Employee assistance program.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, please take a look at our website accelleron.com.
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