Coffee Machines Project Manager

Position Snapshot 

Location: Romont, Switzerland  
Company: Nespresso HQ 
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development 
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces 
Dynamic international working environment 
Attractive additional benefits  
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands

Position Summary  

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other. 

To achieve this, we live by four behaviors. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principle belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.

As a Coffee Machines Project Manager, you will be leading multiple projects and be at the forefront of innovation in the coffee industry. In this position, you will the driving force by taking ownership of all relevant technical changes to sustain our production ambition, leading impactful change management initiatives for coffee machines already in the market and being responsible managing transversal changes. 

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Specialist for Coffee Machines

• Own the product life cycle for all relevant technical changes (On-Quality / Cost / Time) by ensuring seamless internal coordination and collaboration with Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Legal departments. 
• Drive external coordination and collaboration with machine manufacturers, suppliers, and developers located worldwide to ensure sustain production ambition in the product life cycle.
• Drive impactful change management initiatives for coffee machines already in the market, implementing technical changes to enhance machine reliability, reduce product cost, and minimize CO2 emissions.
• Ensure functionality and compliance with new international norms as well as emerging markets by updating the machine.
• Coordinate various activities related to packaging and user manual to enhance the overall user experience.
• Animate the Machine ranges by launching new machine versions with innovative technologies and captivating colors, in response to commercial and marketing requests.
• Effectively manage the cost (budget & offers) of the above initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in Mechanic, Fluidic or Electronic engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience (processes and technologies) ideally in coffee machines or in mass produced consumer goods/household appliances
• Solid experience in end-to-end cross-functional project management (Factory/Supply Chain/HQ) and ability to lead end-to-end Root Cause investigation
• Excellent communication skills in English, French is a plus
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills are key asset 
• Experience in dealing with co-manufacturers & Suppliers as well as internal stakeholders at all levels

At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

Position Snapshot 

Location: Romont, Switzerland  
Company: Nespresso HQ 
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Permanent contract 

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development 
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces 
Dynamic international working environment 
Attractive additional benefits  
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands

Position Summary  

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other. 

To achieve this, we live by four behaviors. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principle belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at www.nespresso.com/careers.

As a Coffee Machines Project Manager, you will be leading multiple projects and be at the forefront of innovation in the coffee industry. In this position, you will the driving force by taking ownership of all relevant technical changes to sustain our production ambition, leading impactful change management initiatives for coffee machines already in the market and being responsible managing transversal changes. 

A Day in the Life of an Engineering Specialist for Coffee Machines

• Own the product life cycle for all relevant technical changes (On-Quality / Cost / Time) by ensuring seamless internal coordination and collaboration with Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Legal departments. 
• Drive external coordination and collaboration with machine manufacturers, suppliers, and developers located worldwide to ensure sustain production ambition in the product life cycle.
• Drive impactful change management initiatives for coffee machines already in the market, implementing technical changes to enhance machine reliability, reduce product cost, and minimize CO2 emissions.
• Ensure functionality and compliance with new international norms as well as emerging markets by updating the machine.
• Coordinate various activities related to packaging and user manual to enhance the overall user experience.
• Animate the Machine ranges by launching new machine versions with innovative technologies and captivating colors, in response to commercial and marketing requests.
• Effectively manage the cost (budget & offers) of the above initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in Mechanic, Fluidic or Electronic engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience (processes and technologies) ideally in coffee machines or in mass produced consumer goods/household appliances
• Solid experience in end-to-end cross-functional project management (Factory/Supply Chain/HQ) and ability to lead end-to-end Root Cause investigation
• Excellent communication skills in English, French is a plus
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills are key asset 
• Experience in dealing with co-manufacturers & Suppliers as well as internal stakeholders at all levels

At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

Romont, CH

Romont, CH