Technical Project Lead – Customer Value Engineer

Role Overview

• Technical and operational responsibility for international rollout projects at enterprise and corporate customers.
• Planning, coordinating and managing rollouts across multiple sites, countries and time zones.
• Structuring project phases, including schedules, dependencies and milestones.
• Performing software installations, configurations and commissioning (remotely and occasionally on-site).
• Technical setup and integration of devices, machines and automation systems.
• Integration of common automation and control systems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell).
• Coordination with customer IT, OT, engineering and management teams.
• Delivering training and enablement sessions for administrators, key users and rollout teams.
• Proactively identifying risks, deviations and opportunities for optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Close collaboration with sales, product management and support to ensure sustainable customer success.

Requirements

• Completed vocational training, technician qualification or degree in Automation, Electrical, Information or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical professional experience.
• Solid experience in technical project management (e.g., rollout planning, technical setup, customer coordination).
• Strong knowledge of automation technology, e.g.: SIMATIC (S7, TIA Portal, HMI, PCS7) as well as other controller families (Schneider Electric, Rockwell, etc.).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS or similar).
• Very good IT and networking knowledge, with an understanding of IT/OT interfaces.
• Experience in implementing or supporting software or automation projects.
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken (for international projects).
• Structured, methodical and solution-oriented way of working.
• Strong communication skills, assertiveness and a confident customer-facing manner.
• High customer and service orientation and strong team spirit.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (project-dependent).

Benefits

• Flexible working options: Work how it suits you best – remotely, hybrid or from our state-of-the-art office.
• Future security: We invest in your future and contribute 20% to a comprehensive company pension plan.
• Additional health insurance: Enjoy extra protection with a supplementary health insurance plan that supports your wellbeing beyond basic coverage.
• Company perks: Benefit from exclusive discounts on selected brands to enhance your everyday life.
• Continuous learning: Use Preply for convenient language learning to support your personal and professional development.
• Celebrate milestones: Receive gifts for important life events such as marriage, the birth of a child or your anniversary with us.