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Head of Project Managers - Retrofit

Switzerland Permanent View Job Description
The Program Manager Retrofit will lead and coordinate all retrofit projects, manage a team of Project Managers, and contribute to shaping the strategic growth of the service division.

Added 13/03/2026

  • Play a key role in the growth acceleration of a strategic division.
  • Step into a strategic role with growing opportunities.

About Our Client

Our client is a a leading international industrial company known for its advanced automated solutions.

Job Description

  • Coordinate and lead group retrofit projects: prioritisation, intervention planning, management of urgent situations, and decision‑making.
  • Implementation and development of steering tools, standards and dashboards to monitor the activity and its performance.
  • Direct management of the team of Project Managers dedicated to retrofit activities.
  • Collaboration with internal departments including After‑Sales, Spare Parts, Sales, Administrative, Engineering & Operations teams.
  • Act as the interface between customers and the group, anticipate issues and propose solutions. Contribute to the preparation of quotations together with the technical‑commercial team.
  • Together with the division director, contribute to the strategic development of the Group's Service business.

The Successful Applicant

  • Engineer education in Electronics, Mechanics, Automation or equivalent.
  • Solid experience in industrial project management (pharma, medtech, chemicals, automotive, automation, robotics, packaging, integrators…).
  • Proven leadership and experience managing teams.
  • Strong customer orientation and business mindset.
  • Experience in retrofit, obsolescence management or after-sales operations.
  • Technical understanding sufficient to challenge and steer projects.
  • Fluent in French and English (~90% English-speaking customers). German is a plus.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • An opportunity to work on innovative retrofit projects in the industry.
  • A collaborative, flexible and professional working environment.
  • Support for professional growth and development.
  • Attractive benefits.
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JN-032026-6968731

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Project / Programme Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Switzerland
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6968731

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