About the Company:
Our client is a well-established global leader in advanced industrial technology solutions operating across multiple international markets. With a strong focus on innovation sustainability and operational excellence they deliver high-quality customized solutions to a diverse range of industries including but not limited to power management.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Customer Project Manager to lead and coordinate customer projects within internal production teams. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle - from purchase order to final delivery -ensuring timely execution high-quality standards and strong customer communication.
Location: Lower Austria (hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Contract Type: Full-time permanent employment
Responsibility Scope
Project Ownership & Execution:
Manage assigned customer projects from order receipt to delivery
Create and maintain project plans timelines and milestones
Monitor progress across engineering procurement production testing and logistics
Ensure delivery commitments in terms of scope timing and quality
Customer Communication:
Act as the main point of contact for customers during project execution
Coordinate technical clarifications timelines and project updates
Lead customer meetings status calls and escalation handling
Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships
Cross-functional Coordination:
Collaborate closely with engineering supply chain production and planning teams
Ensure smooth project execution through effective internal alignment
Commercial & Cost Awareness:
Monitor project scope versus order confirmation
Manage variation orders and additional cost topics
Identify and escalate commercial risks
Quality & Delivery:
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and customer participation
Ensure complete and accurate delivery documentation
Drive issue resolution to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Maintain accurate project tracking and reporting
Present project status risks and actions internally
Lead lessons learned and contribute to process improvements
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with:
Degree in Engineering Business Industrial Management or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in project management order management or similar roles
Experience in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments preferred
Knowledge of electrical equipment switchgear or industrial projects is a strong advantage
Understanding of manufacturing project lifecycles
Ability to read technical drawings is a plus
Strong planning coordination and organizational skills
Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage) and Excel
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Excellent English skills (mandatory for this role)
German language skills are a plus
Benefits
What we offer
Opportunity to join a leading international industrial environment in Austria
Diverse and responsible role with a high level of autonomy
Collaboration within a motivated and growing team
Career development and continuous learning opportunities
Modern production environment with advanced automation and Industry 4.0 standards
Additional benefits such as mobility programs meal support health initiatives and company events
We are looking for candidates with: Degree in Engineering Business Industrial Management or equivalent experience 3 years of experience in project management order management or similar roles Experience in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments preferred Knowledge of electrical equipment switchgear or industrial projects is a strong advantage Understanding of manufacturing project lifecycles Ability to read technical drawings is a plus Strong planning coordination and organizational skills Experience with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage) and Excel Strong communication and customer-facing skills Excellent English skills (mandatory for this role) German language skills are a plus
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