Value Chain Investment Manager (m/f/d) (80-100%)

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.

Are you a strategic leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for innovation in production, and the expertise to successfully implement complex factory investments? Do you excel in managing diverse stakeholders while driving efficiency, automation, and digital transformation? If so, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

As Value Chain Investment Manager, you will lead the strategic factory investment roadmap in collaboration with our production heads, primarily focusing on our Baden factory while supporting the development of other sites worldwide. You will manage an investment portfolio exceeding double-digit millions, ensuring fast and effective project execution while safeguarding stable production and future competitiveness.

With direct leadership responsibility, you will foster entrepreneurial thinking and behavior, drive cultural transformation, and engage with key stakeholders at all levels. Your role will be pivotal in identifying new opportunities, optimizing investments, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance our production capabilities and value chain performance.

You will join the Value Chain organization in Baden, reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Technology & Investments, and act as the primary interface to the Executive Committee for Factory Investments.
Your responsibilities:

• Lead and develop an investment team of approximately ten project managers
• Attract, retain, and grow top talent within the team
• Oversee and ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution of all investment projects
• Drive the strategic development of our factories in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead the annual revision and approval of the Value Chain Investment Roadmap
• Own and improve the investment process for efficiency and impact
• Act as Business Process Owner of the Accelleron Investment Approval System, leading regular discussions with the global controlling team
• Promote technological innovation, automation, and digitalization to achieve an optimal balance between productivity and robustness
• Foster strategic partnerships with universities, machine OEMs, and key external stakeholders

Your background:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of team development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the machinery industry, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment
• Analytical and strategic thinker with proven project management expertise
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

Your benefits:

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible Working Model
• Attractive holiday plans
• Remote Work Policy
• Employee Assistance Program

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

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