Junior Customer Program Manager/Trainee (all genders)
- Vienna
- Wiener Neustadt
- Project Management, Product Management
- Fulltime
High Tech Company and Global Market Leader
The Schiebel Group is a globally active high-tech company and market leader in the field of unmanned helicopters (CAMCOPTER® S-100) and mine detection devices. For us, it's not just about technology - it's about visions that take off!
In this - limited to 1 year - position, you will be specifically introduced to the tasks of a Customer Program Manager (CPM). Initially, you will support experienced CPMs in handling complex international customer projects in the high-tech environment. The goal of the position is for you to independently take over the management (Key Account Management) of defined customers or sub-projects after an intensive training phase.
We are looking for a technically skilled individual with high performance readiness, who seeks responsibility and actively shapes customer relationships, projects, and processes. Your workplace can be either in Vienna 5 or Wiener Neustadt.
Your Responsibilities
- Project Management Support: Supporting CPMs in the seamless execution of customer orders and ensuring compliance with established processes
- Assumption of Project Responsibility: After successful training, you will take the lead for selected customer projects or sub-areas and act as the primary contact (Key Account Manager) for smaller customers.
- Interface Management: Acting as the central hub between the customer and internal departments (engineering, production, quality management) as well as the Regional Sales Director.
- Project Controlling & Reporting: Monitoring project milestones, costs, and deadlines. You will create status reports ("Contract Reporting") and maintain project data in the management system.
- Contract Management: Supporting the preparation and execution of contracts as well as participating in customer acceptances (Factory and Site Acceptance Tests) domestically and abroad
What You Bring
Education: Completed technical education (HTL) or studies (FH/Uni) with a technical focus: e.g., aeronautics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or similar.
Technical Expertise: Technical understanding (mechanics, electronics, software) is required to comprehend complex system interrelations.
Knowledge in project management is definitely an advantage but not a must.
Work Style:
- Analytical thinking and structured approach
- High resilience and professional demeanor even under pressure
- Proactive "hands-on" mentality and willingness to deeply engage with technical matters
- Languages & IT: Fluent German and English in spoken and written form as well as proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT)
- Mobility: Willingness to travel worldwide
What We Offer
- Direct entry into professional project management
- A challenging role where you will be both challenged and supported
- Collaboration with an experienced team and direct mentorship
- Development opportunities: We are looking for career starters with an above-average willingness to immerse themselves in project management, with the option of being retained after the trainee program.
- Employee benefits such as sports offers, meal subsidies, fresh fruit, and employee events
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
The annual gross salary is based on the applicable collective agreement for employees in the metal industry. There is a willingness to pay above this amount depending on your qualifications and professional experience.
If you enjoy high-tech projects and are looking for a challenge in an innovative environment, we look forward to your application.
- Birgit Rada-Tomasin
- Recruiting Specialist
- Robert Peloschek
- Head of Programmes
