Project Manager - Machine Vision

Catalyx; Bonheiden; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in industrial automation solutions is seeking a Project Manager in Bonheiden. You will oversee the design and deployment of machine vision systems, ensuring they meet technical specifications. The role involves collaboration with teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and a valid project management certification, with experience in international projects being a plus. Fluent communication in English, Dutch, and/or French is essential.

Qualifications

• A few years of hands-on experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience in an international environment is a plus.
• Valid PMBOK, PRINCE2, PMI or PMP Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Own project planning and coordination.
• Keep timelines, budgets, and priorities aligned.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and manage project documents.
• Maintain close contact with internal and external partners.
• Track project progress and address potential issues early.
• Define project scope with customers and sales leadership.
• Ensure projects meet standards and specifications.
• Perform administrative tasks such as billing and bookkeeping.
• Foster collaboration among project team members.
• Suggest improvements to existing procedures.

Skills

Understanding of computer vision solutions

Effective communication skills

Negotiation and financial skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Company Overview

Catalyx is a leader in industrial automation solutions, delivering innovative and efficient systems tailored to our clients' needs.

Project Manager – Machine Vision

Location: Bonheiden, Be

Min. Experience: Mid Level

Department: Product Technology

Travel Required: ~10%

Type: Full-time

Job Summary

As a Project Manager, you will be at the front end of the design, development, and deployment of custom machine vision systems within industrial automation projects. You will be responsible for ensuring these systems meet all technical specifications, adhere to industry standards, and satisfy customer requirements. This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams, vendors, and customers to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Taking ownership of project planning and day-to-day coordination
• Keeping timelines, budgets, and priorities aligned as projects move forward
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and managing project management documents such as the project plan, budget, schedule or scope statement.
• Staying in close contact with internal teams and external partners across Europe
• Tracking progress and stepping in early when something risks going off track
• Work with customers and sales leadership to define the scope of machine vision projects.
• Ensure that your projects align with Catalyx and industry standards and meet all specified requirements.
• Executing a variety of project management administrative tasks such as billing and bookkeeping.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables.
• Analyse existing procedures, suggest improvements, and support the creation of design and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• A degree of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution
• A few years of hands‑on experience in project coordination or management
• Experience working in an international or European environment is a strong plus
• In possession of valid PMBOK, PRINCE2, PMI or PMP Certificate
• Comfortable using tools such as MS Project
• Availability to travel occasional domestically and internationally.

Required Skills

• Understanding and knowledge of computer vision solutions and principles
• Proven high levels of effective communication skills, oral and written is required. Comfortable with virtual communications and with global attendees across multiple levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills, negotiation, financial, or analytical skills would be highly beneficial.

Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French. Ideally have a knowledge