Project Manager

The client is a high-tech engineering company providing solutions that empower engineers to innovate cutting-edge control designs and rigorously test embedded controllers.
The technology plays a key role in the development of electric vehicles, aircraft, renewable energy solutions, medical devices, advanced industrial machinery, and academic research and teaching. Leading tech companies, innovative startups, and universities worldwide trust them to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Overview
As Project Manager, you take over responsibility and coordination for customer projects. The project scope varies from compact signal-conditioning solutions to complex turn-key rack systems for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, tailored to customer specific requirements. In this position, you manage projects from the initialization phase to the delivery of the final system and are responsible for the planning, supervision and reporting of the progress and budget. You closely collaborate with internal teams in sales, engineering, production, testing and development. Further you act as main contact for customers during the pre-sales phase, project execution and as well after delivery to maintain customer retention and enable business growth from key accounts.

Key Tasks

Multi-project management
Main responsibility for project budget and timeline
Resource planning and capacity coordination to meet milestone deadlines
Supervise and coordinate project implementation across departments, partners and customers
Communication of project updates and delays to internal teams and customers
Participation in Sprint prioritization, planning and updating meetings
Organizing project kick-off, update and close-out meetings with customers
Creation and maintenance of project plans in project management tools
Order-handling in internal ERP and managing component purchasing plans
Responsible for project controlling and reporting: Calculating KPIs, creating and maintaining reports about project timelines and financials

Background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline combined with a business administration or project management degree
Two years of professional work experience in a customer-facing project management role in a high-tech company of a similar industry
High awareness of quality, budget and time constraints in complex projects
Strong team player and proactive, flexible and responsible personality
High level of social competence and assertiveness
Independent and self-organizing working style
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Experience and knowledge in process automation tools is advantageous
Project management certification is a plus
Valid work permit and residence in Switzerland

Benefits

Join a team of experienced innovators committed to advancing technology and fostering an inclusive, supportive work culture
Work with state-of-the-art tools in a high-tech environment, in cooperation with renowned customers worldwide
Enjoy up to six weeks of vacation, flexible working hours and regular home office
Invest in your growth with an annual budget for professional development
Thrive in a modern workplace that values your personal and professional development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact