Technical Project Manager

Alpineo Consulting; Schwyz; Presencial; CHF 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Alpineo Consulting is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex automation projects for special‑purpose machinery within a Swiss industrial group. You will bridge customers and engineering teams from feasibility through validation, coordinating mechanical, software, and R&D activities to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong technical background, experience with international projects, and fluency in German and English.

Qualificações

• Higher technical education in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, automation or systems engineering.
• Experience managing international technical projects in special‑purpose machinery, industrial automation or medical equipment.
• Strong technical background with ability to assess feasibility and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in project development, customer requirements management and equipment validation processes.
• Knowledge of regulated environments; GAMP 5 would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of German and English; strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Manage international customer projects from development to delivery and acceptance.
• Assess feasibility and contribute to tender processes and technical proposals with R&D teams.
• Develop project plans and ensure delivery within timelines, budgets and quality.
• Coordinate mechanical, software, R&D and assembly teams without direct line management.
• Act as main technical/operational interface between customers and internal engineering.
• Anticipate risks, manage technical changes and implement solutions.
• Plan and oversee internal and customer FAT/SAT testing.

Conhecimentos

Project management

International projects

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formação académica

HF/FH or engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Technical Project Manager – Automation & Special-Purpose Machinery :

The Role

Within a Swiss industrial company belonging to a leading international group, you will manage complex technical projects involving the development of special-purpose machinery and advanced automation solutions.

Acting as a key interface between customers and engineering teams, you will oversee projects from initial feasibility assessment through to final equipment validation and acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage international customer projects from the initial development phase through to equipment delivery and acceptance.
• Assess technical feasibility and contribute to tender processes and technical proposals in collaboration with R&D teams.
• Develop project plans and ensure delivery within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (mechanical design, software, R&D and assembly) without direct line management responsibilities.
• Act as the main technical and operational interface between customers and internal engineering departments.
• Anticipate project risks, proactively manage technical changes and implement appropriate solutions.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee internal and customer acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

Your Profile

• Higher technical education (HF, FH, engineering degree or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation or systems engineering.
• Proven experience managing international technical projects, ideally within special-purpose machinery, industrial automation or medical equipment.
• Strong technical background with the ability to assess the feasibility of complex engineering solutions and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in project development, customer requirements management and equipment validation processes.
• Knowledge of regulated environments and GAMP 5 methodology would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of both German and English.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and commercial teams.
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with strong decision-making abilities and the ability to work independently.