Project Manager – Critical Power — Centiel
CHF 68'000 - 103'000
Centiel · Cadro (Lugano) (TI)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 32 days ago
SalaryCHF 68'000 - 103'000
Role overview
Job profile Project Manager – Critical Power About us
Centiel is a Switzerland-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and supplies power protection
solutions for critical infrastructure.
- Job profile Project Manager – Critical Power About us
- Centiel is a Switzerland-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and supplies power protection
- Lead project execution from order intake through delivery and final handover.
- Review orders and ensure technical clarity, scope alignment, and readiness at project start.
- Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Main responsibilities
- Lead project execution from order intake through delivery and final handover.
- Review orders and ensure technical clarity, scope alignment, and readiness at project start.
- Plan and manage project scope, timelines, resources, milestones, risks, and priorities.
- Act as the main customer interface during project execution, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and external partners.
- Monitor project progress, track key metrics, and report status to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, delays, and scope changes.
- Ensure quality standards, testing activities, FAT/SAT, documentation, and final handover are properly managed.
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- Fair salary in line with the responsibilities of the role
Key requirements
- Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience in project management or project coordination within a technical/engineering environment
Application process
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Company and context
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to coordinate internal teams and interface with customers
- Experience working in cross-functional environments (engineering, operations, service)
- Customer-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset
- Strong ability to coordinate stakeholders and keep projects moving in complex technical environments.
- Good understanding of project financials (costs, margins, budgeting) is an advantage
- Technical background or experience in the UPS, power protection, or datacenter industry is a strong plus
- Strong English language skills.
- Additional European languages (e.g., German, French, Italian, Spanish) are an asset
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, meetings, and events. Company values & behavioural competencies
Additional details
- Project Manager – Critical Power
- Note: In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-
- aligned with our development plans. Who we are looking for
- coordination, communication, risk management, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Permanent full-time contract (100%)
- Reporting to: VP Data Center Solutions – Critical Power Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to coordinate internal teams and interface with
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, meetings, and events. Company values & behavioural competencies
- collaboration, and a continuous desire to learn, improve, and contribute positively to our culture and brand. Expected results in the first 6–12 months
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Notes and original content
- In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-
- looking recruiting initiative.
- This means we are evaluating candidate profiles today to anticipate future hiring needs
- aligned with our development plans. Who we are looking for
- We are looking for a structured and proactive Project Manager to lead the execution of customer projects in a technical
- environment.
- The ideal candidate is able to manage complexity, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure reliable
- delivery from order intake through final handover.
- You will take ownership of projects from order intake through delivery and final handover, ensuring clear planning,
- coordination, communication, risk management, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Contract details Permanent full-time contract (100%) Starting date: TBD