Technical Project Manager

HireHive; Bonheiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a Project MANAGER – Machine vision in Bonheiden, Belgium. You will lead the design, deployment, and support of custom machine vision systems across Europe, coordinating timelines, budgets, and customer requirements.

You will ensure production-ready solutions and maintain post-deployment support and satisfaction. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams, vendors, and customers, plus travel up to ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering.
• A few years of hands-on experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience in an international/European environment is a strong plus.
• PMBOK, PRINCE2, PMI or PMP certificate.
• Comfortable using MS Project.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project planning and day-to-day coordination.
• Keep timelines, budgets, and priorities aligned as projects progress.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and manage project documents (plan, budget, schedule, scope).
• Maintain contact with internal teams and external partners across Europe.
• Track progress and intervene early if risks arise.
• Define scope with customers and sales leadership for machine vision projects.
• Ensure alignment with Catalyx and industry standards and meet requirements.
• Handle project administration such as billing and bookkeeping.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to deliver tasks and deliverables.
• Analyze procedures, propose improvements, and support documentation creation.
• Provide post-deployment support, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.

Skills

Computer vision knowledge

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project MANAGER – Machine vision

Company Overview:

Catalyx is a leader in industrial automation solutions, delivering innovative and efficient systems tailored to our clients' needs. We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Vision Systems Engineer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine vision systems.

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 also involves customer support and after-sales management, ensuring a smooth transition from deployment to long-term operation, including troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and ongoing customer satisfaction. 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.

• Handle post-deployment customer support, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.
  

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