What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at Kistler Group?
About the Company: Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. Our cutting-edge technologies form the foundation of Kistler's modular solutions, enabling customers in industry and science to optimize their products and processes, securing a sustainable competitive edge. As a pioneering Swiss company, we drive the evolution of automobile development, industrial automation, electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction, and smart factories with our unique sensor technology.
About the Role: As a vital member of the Project and Repairs team, the Project Manager will be essential in providing high-quality project management and service, primarily for our Infrastructure business and secondarily for other business units' customers. This role involves frequent customer site visits for technical project discussions, as well as on-site support for installations, inspections, and calibration.
Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Management
- Lead the planning, execution, and commissioning of strategic customer projects, establishing Kistler as a top-tier provider of systems and solutions.
- Support Customer Care and Shipping teams to ensure smooth order processing from initiation to delivery.
- Assist with pilot project management and data handling as new products and systems are introduced or upgraded.
2. Customer Support & Troubleshooting
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer support, troubleshooting, and technical coordination with external suppliers for system pilots and commercial sites, including automated flat tire detection, KiTraffic Digital Solutions, and data logging systems.
3. Collaboration & Service Delivery
- Work closely with sales teams, customers, application specialists, and Business Units to build a high-performance service operation.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while supporting sales efforts in invoicing to sustain costs and generate revenue.
4. Strategic Growth & Customer Relationships
- Foster strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business and growth within North America.
- Collaborate with the Business Unit to align project management, execution, and service delivery with strategic market objectives.
5. Subcontractor & Partner Coordination
- Oversee subcontractors and third-party partners to ensure seamless project execution.
6. Sales Support & Lead Generation
- Identify new service, system, and component opportunities and forward leads to the sales team.
7. Application Engineering
- Provide application engineering support during peak service demand or for high-priority customer needs.
8. Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Automation, or a related field).
- At least 2 years of experience in technical project management, ideally with large-scale projects in transportation or construction.
- Proficient in MS Office; experience with electrical engineering and measurement technologies.
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities; confident communicator with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; travel 30-40% (domestic); valid driver’s license required.
Why Kistler?
At Kistler, your expertise is valued and nurtured. We offer exciting career opportunities in a global environment, providing a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, a 401k plan with a 4% company match, and generous personal and vacation time allowances. Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future of measurement technology. Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
