Project Manager Operations

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Project Manager

The project manager is responsible for leading the development of transfer projects according to company rules. Leads development projects, continuous improvement activities, cost reduction programs , products and processes relocation projects, as well as specific projects such as escalation management during the transfer period.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Develops, monitors, controls and updates the transfer program and the Action plan of specific actions during the project.
• Works as a team leader responsible for coordinating and managing activities to ensure the achievement of objectives.
• Supports product engineering in development and maintenance the Design specifications.
• Supports the development of the performance characteristics of the proposed product for the allocated programs.
• Up to date with all product specifications and participate in Project reviews.
• Responsible to forecasting the program budget and monitoring capital expenditures during the project.
• Coordinates the basic multifunctional team for the project, working with functional managers.
• Organizes the project team to solve the engineering and manufacturing problems of the product.
• Represents the team and leads the internal and external project review activities.
• Provides support for all stages of the transfer process, starting with pre-production and SOP. Provide any necessary training.
• Leads the early meetings of the project team.
• Interface with projects defined between engineering, operations and product management in terms of all technical aspects.
• Monitors the profitability of developed products and obtains measures to support and
• increase profitability.
• Provides detailed information about the manufacturing process of the product.
• Conducting specific escalations of customers during the transfer process.     

COMPETENCIES

• Engineering bachelor’s degree / high technical, management studies.
• 1–2 years of relevant company or product-specific practical experience.
• Solid project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery ownership.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Basic technical knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork mindset and collaboration across functions.
• Proactivity/initiative and strong result orientation.
• Proficiency with PC tools, including Microsoft Office applications.
• English proficiency (mandatory).

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.