Project Manager Factory Investments

Project Manager Factory Investments (m/f/d) (80-100%)

CHE Baden

Full time

Posted Yesterday

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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

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