Project Manager – Industrial Digitalization (m/f/d)

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Accelleron is seeking a Project Manager, Industrial Digitalization to lead end-to-end Manufacturing IT and digitalization initiatives on site in Baden, AG. You will translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions, manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks, and ensure successful FAT/SAT and user adoption across MES, industrial data platforms, serialization and connected factory projects. The role demands strong cross-functional leadership, vendor and system integrator management, and robust IT/OT integration across shopfloor systems, automation and enterprise IT. To apply, tailor your CV to show 5+ years delivering manufacturing IT or digitalization projects, a relevant degree, and hands on experience with MES, SAP, WMS, data platforms, automation, OPC UA and Profinet. Highlight measurable outcomes and ROI, fluency in English and German, and concrete examples of FAT/SAT and deployment in manufacturing.

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.

About Accelleron

At Accelleron, we go further. Building on the heritage of more than 100 years as ABB Turbocharging, you will join a team of true experts in an exciting international environment that share a commitment to excel, to be a trusted partner in supporting our customers in the gradual change towards sustainable industries with innovative technology, expertise and smart solutions. We are driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions as we welcome and celebrate individual differences.

Job Description

Are you passionate about using digital technologies and automation to create smarter and more efficient production environments? In this role, you will translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions that deliver measurable value.

As Project Manager – Industrial Digitalization, you will manage Manufacturing IT and digitalization projects end to end — from concept and requirements definition through implementation and go-live to user adoption and operational stabilization. A key focus will be driving the digitalization and IT scope within factory investment projects (manufacturing equipment). This includes ensuring the successful integration of equipment, automation and control systems, manufacturing applications and enterprise IT, as well as supporting testing and commissioning activities such as Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).

Your projects may cover areas such as Manufacturing Execution Systems, industrial data platforms, serialization, artificial intelligence and connected-factory solutions. You will coordinate business stakeholders, technical experts, equipment suppliers, IT teams and external implementation partners as a key connector and translator while co-managing scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies and risks.

You will join the Supply & Value Chain Excellence organization in Baden, reporting to the Team Lead Value Chain Digitalization, and collaborate closely with business leadership, IT and technical experts across our value chain.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead industrial digitalization and Manufacturing IT projects from initial concept and business case through formulation of requirement sheets, supplier evaluation, implementation, testing, go-live and adoption
• Manage scope, timeline, budget, risks and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful business outcomes
• Lead IT workstreams within factory investment projects (manufacturing equipment), ensuring alignment between processes, control systems, automation, machines and enterprise IT as well as actively managing external suppliers and system integrators
• Support testing and commissioning activities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), from an IT perspective
• Translate operational needs into solution concepts and requirements, coordinating architecture and integration decisions with IT, automation and technical experts
• Coordinate business stakeholders, equipment suppliers, IT teams and external implementation partners

Your Background

• 5+ years of experience managing IT or digitalization projects, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the interaction between shopfloor systems, automation and enterprise IT
• Experience in requirements engineering, process analysis and solution design, with the ability to translate business needs into functional and technical specifications is a must
• Experience with one or more IT system in manufacturing such as MES, SAP, WMS, industrial data platforms, serialization or machine connectivity
• Experience with industrial automation/control systems and IT/OT integration, including PLC/SPS-based equipment, machine connectivity, industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and their integration into automated production cells is a strong plus
• Experience contributing to factory investment projects (manufacturing equipment), including testing, commissioning or FAT/SAT, is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, external partners, budgets, timelines and project risks
• Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style, with strong communication skills
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

Your Benefits

• Attractive compensation & benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Global parental leave program.
• Flexible working models.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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