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. With us, it's not just about technology - it's about visions that take off!
In this - 1-year limited - 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 on 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, starting June 1, 2026. Your workplace can be either in Vienna 5 or Wiener Neustadt.
Your Tasks
- Project Management Support: Supporting CPMs in the seamless execution of customer orders and ensuring compliance with established processes.
- Taking on Project Responsibility: After successful training, you will lead 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 (technical, 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: Assisting in 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: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science.
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 for business trips.
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 delve into 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
