Project Leader for Customer Projects

Lead International Customer Projects in PVD and Vacuum Technology

Actively shape customer projects from order intake through to installation and final acceptance. In this role, you lead international projects in PVD and vacuum technology, combining technical expertise with customer focus and project management. With your experience, you take ownership and ensure structured and successful execution.

What you will be doing

• Take ownership: lead customer projects from order intake, ensure a solid project setup and coordinate kick-off as well as alignment with internal stakeholders
• Ensure control: manage budget, timeline and quality, ensuring structured execution across all project phases
• Support procurement: oversee purchasing activities and ensure transparency and progress across the supply chain
• Coordinate installation & acceptance: plan and manage installation and acceptance phases (IAT) with internal and external partners
• Drive collaboration: act as the central point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders and proactively drive projects forward

What you should bring

• Bring experience: around 5 years of experience in technical project management in an industrial environment
• Educational background: hold a higher technical degree (FH/ETH/University) or equivalent
• Technical understanding: ideally have exposure to PVD or vacuum technology or be eager to learn
• Strong communication: be well connected across the organization and ensure clear and structured alignment
• Languages & mobility: be fluent in German and English and willing to travel (approx. 15-20%)

What you can expect from us

• 5 weeks holiday
• 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• State-of-the-art workplaces
• Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
• Free covered parking
• Good public transport connections
• Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• Language Training Programmes
• Company and team events to foster the spirit