Technical Project Manager (m, f, d)

Location: Aachen, Germany.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary Range: €70,000 - €82,000 per annum.
Home Office: Mostly onsite with 1-2 days per week from home according to project demands.

Company Overview:

iO Associates is proud to have partnered with an innovative scale-up, specialised in the development of special purpose manufacturing process machinery. With machines deployed in Europe and plans for deployment in the US, the company are now seeking a Technical Project Manager (m, f, d). As the first member of the Project Management team, you will play a key role in overall strategy development as well as critical project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing technical projects from pre-Sales support through to deployment of high value production process machinery.
Act as the central contact point between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers.
Support the Sales team with technical expertise, particularly in preparing quotations and defining customer requirements.
Ensure smooth collaboration with design engineers and provide input on mechanical and process engineering aspects.
Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure successful on-time delivery.
Travel as required for project execution, including initial visits of 2-3 weeks for US-based installations.

Candidate Profile:

Degree in Mechanical, Process, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of experience in technical project management or system-level development for production and process machinery.
Strong understanding of complex technical projects, with the ability to bridge disciplines (mechanical, electrical, chemical, physics).
Skilled in project management methodologies, with hands-on experience in scheduling, resourcing, and budget control.
Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence across teams, customers, and suppliers.
Business fluent in German and English is essential; French is an advantage.
Willingness to be based in Aachen and work mostly onsite.