Team Lead - Project Order Management in Lower Austria in St. Pölten

Team Lead - Project Order Management in Lower Austria International consulting & project execution group supporting companies’ growth & cross-border expansion in Europe, and North&South America: Market Research & Advisory, Regional Consulting, flexible Operations and modern HR&Recruitment solutions.

Innovative ‘glocal’ approach: addressing your needs with top-quality cost-efficient solutions by PRODENSA team of global experts & vetted local partners.

Job Description About the Company :

Our client is a well-established global leader in advanced industrialtechnology solutions, operating across multiple international markets. With astrong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, theydeliver high-quality, customized solutions to a diverse range of industriesincluding but not limited to power management.

About the Role:

We are looking for a

Customer Project Manager

to leadand coordinate customer projects within internal production teams. This role isresponsible for managing the full project lifecycle - from purchase order tofinal delivery -ensuring timely execution, high-quality standards, and strongcustomer communication.

Location:

Lower Austria (hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2days remote)

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, andlogistics

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 planningteams

Ensure smooth project execution through effective internal alignment

Monitor project scope versus order confirmation

Manage variation orders and additional cost topics

Identify and escalation 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

Maintain accurate project tracking and reportingPresent 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, orequivalent experience

3+ years of experience in project management, order management, or similarroles

Experience in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments preferred

Knowledge of electrical equipment, switchgear, or industrial projects is astrong 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

What we offer

Opportunity to join a leading international industrialenvironment 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 4.0standards

Additional benefits such as mobility programs, meal support, healthinitiatives, and company events

Team leadership opportunities for senior candidates

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