- 2/17/2026
- 80 - 100%
- Position with responsibilities
- Unlimited employment
Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.
Senior Manager (Head of) Product Portfolio and Applications (m/f/d), (80-100%)
As Senior Manager (Head of) Product Portfolio and Applications, you play a pivotal role in enabling engine designers and engine builders to access best?in?class turbocharging support. You build resilient, strategic relationships with customers up to the highest levels of R&D leadership. By identifying and support engine development trends, driving portfolio decisions and enabling product launches, you directly influence the future of Accelleron’s market success.
Your responsibilities
Main tasks
Build, grow and maintain strong customer relationships at the highest R&D management levels.
Actively support OEM engine development programs and drive quantifiable value creation.
Identify and support engine development trends; derive and communicate clear requirements for technology and product development.
Lead turbocharger product placement from concept to release on individual engine platforms and handover to Operations.
Maximize the use of Accelleron’s product portfolio by applying performance?driven concepts with a focus on high power density, minimal frame sizes and reduced specification variety—leveraging real operational data.
Develop alternative business models and innovative go?to?market concepts covering the full lifecycle.
Prepare, lead and facilitate technical meetings with customers.
Lead Accelleron’s Product Market Strategy process.
Role in the Management Team
Actively contributes to the formulation, implementation and execution of the Product Group strategy.
Provide critical input into the PMS, ensuring engine development trends are reflected in strategic planning.
Key Performance Indicators
Achieved and applied power density, including systematic use of real operational data.
Share of Accelleron solution releases vs. total engine releases at OEMs.
Minimal number of turbocharger performance?driven specifications needed to cover applications.
Scope & Dimensions
Budget responsibility: 2 MCHF per year
Team leadership:
3 direct reports
Additional indirect reports across Switzerland, China, Korea and Japan
Functions led: Application Engineering, Product Management, Portfolio Management
Your background:
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent technical field).
Minimum 10 years of experience in the piston engine industry with strong exposure to the Asian market.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a high?impact, customer?facing or strategic role.
Strong customer focus, market understanding and cultural agility.
Demonstrated ability to drive change, develop people and foster high?performing teams.
Strong strategic mindset with a hands?on, results?oriented approach.
Business?fluent in English and German.
Your benefits:
Canteen.
Childcare.
Modern office, smart working.
Flexible working model.
Attractive holiday plan.
Remote work policy.
Employee assistance program.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.
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Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.
As Senior Manager (Head of) Product Portfolio and Applications, you play a pivotal role in enabling engine designers and engine builders to access best?in?class turbocharging support. You build resilient, strategic relationships with customers up to the highest levels of R&D leadership. By identifying and support engine development trends, driving portfolio decisions and enabling product launches, you directly influence the future of Accelleron’s market success.
Your responsibilities
Main tasks
Build, grow and maintain strong customer relationships at the highest R&D management levels.
Actively support OEM engine development programs and drive quantifiable value creation.
Identify and support engine development trends; derive and communicate clear requirements for technology and product development.
Lead turbocharger product placement from concept to release on individual engine platforms and handover to Operations.
Maximize the use of Accelleron’s product portfolio by applying performance?driven concepts with a focus on high power density, minimal frame sizes and reduced specification variety—leveraging real operational data.
Develop alternative business models and innovative go?to?market concepts covering the full lifecycle.
Prepare, lead and facilitate technical meetings with customers.
Lead Accelleron’s Product Market Strategy process.
Role in the Management Team
Actively contributes to the formulation, implementation and execution of the Product Group strategy.
Provide critical input into the PMS, ensuring engine development trends are reflected in strategic planning.
Key Performance Indicators
Achieved and applied power density, including systematic use of real operational data.
Share of Accelleron solution releases vs. total engine releases at OEMs.
Minimal number of turbocharger performance?driven specifications needed to cover applications.
Scope & Dimensions
Budget responsibility: 2 MCHF per year
Team leadership:
3 direct reports
Additional indirect reports across Switzerland, China, Korea and Japan
Functions led: Application Engineering, Product Management, Portfolio Management
Your background:
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent technical field).
Minimum 10 years of experience in the piston engine industry with strong exposure to the Asian market.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a high?impact, customer?facing or strategic role.
Strong customer focus, market understanding and cultural agility.
Demonstrated ability to drive change, develop people and foster high?performing teams.
Strong strategic mindset with a hands?on, results?oriented approach.
Business?fluent in English and German.
Your benefits:
Canteen.
Childcare.
Modern office, smart working.
Flexible working model.
Attractive holiday plan.
Remote work policy.
Employee assistance program.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.
Accelleron Data Privacy Statement:accelleron.com/privacy-notice/candidate
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