Join Accelleron as a Senior Manager (Head of) Product Portfolio and Applications
Accelleron is a global technology leader that is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries. With over 100 years of heritage as a trusted industry partner, we serve 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 mission-critical for the energy transition. Join our 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, celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.
Your Responsibilities
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. You will build resilient, strategic relationships with customers at the highest levels of R&D leadership. By identifying engine development trends, driving portfolio decisions, and enabling product launches, you will directly influence the future of Accelleron’s market success.
Main Tasks
- 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; derive 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 with a focus 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
You will actively contribute to the formulation, implementation, and execution of the Product Group strategy, providing critical input into the PMS to ensure that engine development trends are reflected in 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).
- A minimum of 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
We look forward to receiving your application. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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