Team Lead Project Order Management in Lower Austria

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

Team leadership opportunities for senior candidates

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1