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Project Manager (m/f/d)

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Project Manager leading customized stage-technology (mechanical and plant engineering) projects for world-renowned opera houses and theaters, from planning through installation, commissioning and handover. Needs an engineering degree, 5+ years of PM experience, MS Project/Office skills, and willingness to travel up to 100%.

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Project Manager (m/f/d)

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WAAGNER-BIRO AUSTRIA STAGE SYSTEMS is known for its customized high-tech solutions in world-renowned opera houses and theaters. As an employer, we offer you not only an attractive work environment but also the opportunity to get involved in highly exciting projects and become part of a skilled team.

Are you passionate about challenging technical projects and able to maintain a clear overview even when dealing with complex processes? As a Project Manager (m/f/d), you’ll oversee spectacular stage projects from the planning phase through to their successful handover to our clients worldwide.

Job description

  • Overall responsibility for planning, managing and supervising projects in the field of stage technology (mechanical and plant engineering)
  • Leadership and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams as well as serving as the primary point of contact for clients, external partners and internal stakeholders
  • Ensuring that technical solutions are implemented in accordance with contracts
  • Developing and monitoring schedules, cost estimates and resource plans
  • Active opportunity-, risk- and claim-management
  • Implementation of error-, problem- and crisis-management measures
  • Managing installation and commissioning in close collaboration with the relevant departments
  • Organizing and coordinating staffing plans for installation and commissioning in collaboration with the relevant department
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational safety, quality and environmental standards at construction sites
  • Conducting regular project reviews and preparing status reports
  • Willingness to spend extended periods abroad during project execution, particularly during the installation and commissioning phases on-site.
  • Responsibility for final acceptance, project handover and support during the warranty period

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree (from a technical university or university of applied sciences) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or comparable technical training (e.g. HTL with relevant professional experience)
  • At least 5 years of experience in project management for large-scale technical projects, ideally in plant engineering, material handling or comparable industries
  • Passion for specialized technical solutions and an interest in the world of stage technology
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project; SAP knowledge is a plus
  • Business-level proficiency in English; German and other foreign languages are a plus
  • Training in occupational safety is a plus
  • Willingness to travel frequently (up to 100%) and to stay at the project site for extended periods

Your Personal Strenghts

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A structured and solution-oriented approach to work
  • Organizational skills and the ability to set priorities effectively
  • Assertiveness and decisiveness
  • High level of commitment and a strong sense of responsibility
  • Ability to work well in a team and enjoy collaborating in international project teams

What We Offer

  • Exciting national and international projects in the field of state-of-the-art stage and technical systems
  • A high degree of creative freedom and the opportunity to work independently
  • Collaboration with experienced specialists from a wide range of fields
  • An innovative, international work environment
  • Personalized training and development opportunities
  • Attractive working conditions and long-term career prospects
  • Modern office space and easy access via public transportation
  • Flexible hours with the option to work from home
  • Additional benefits such as a meal allowance, public transportation subsidy, parking, professional development opportunities and much more.

For this position, we offer an attractive all-in salary starting at € 5.700,00 gross per month. The final salary will be determined personally during the interview process.

Become part of international projects that inspire people.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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