Batterman Consulting Basel AG
St. Gallen
Project Manager Automation
- 15 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Shaping technology | Driving projects | Realising automation
Project Manager Automation
For our client, an internationally active Swiss industrial company in the field of high-precision plastic parts and assemblies, we are looking for a technically skilled, proactive and solution-oriented personality as Project Manager Automation (m/f/d).In this versatile role, you will take responsibility for demanding automation projects – from the initial idea through technical conception and procurement to successful series launch.
Your area of responsibility
- Overall management of automation projects including functional, schedule and cost responsibility
- Development and elaboration of innovative plant and automation concepts
- Evaluation and selection of suitable plants, components and suppliers
- Conducting price and contract negotiations with external partners
- Coordination of all internal and external project participants and interfaces
- Accompanying projects from the concept phase to commissioning and series maturity
- Participation in feasibility studies and contributing technical know-how for new product ideas
- Ensuring targeted communication with customers, suppliers and internal specialist departments
- Continuous optimisation of technical solutions in terms of quality, cost-effectiveness and process reliability
Your profile
- Higher technical education, preferably in automation technology, mechanical engineering or a comparable field
- Experience in supporting and implementing automation projects
- Good knowledge of project management as well as strong goal and result orientation
- Technical understanding as well as analytical and networked thinking skills
- Creative, independent and solution-oriented working style
- Strong organisational talent, initiative and flexibility
- Communicative and convincing personality with enjoyment in collaborating with different contacts
- Very good English skills, additional language skills are an advantage
- Good user knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office
- CAD knowledge is an advantage
Your benefits
- You can expect a varied and technically demanding position with high personal responsibility and great scope for design.
- You accompany projects holistically from the first idea to ongoing series production and see directly what you achieve with your work.
- Short decision-making paths, open collaboration and a solution-oriented team enable you to actively contribute and implement your own ideas.
- You benefit from a modern, internationally oriented corporate environment with long-term development opportunities.
