IT Project Manager - Austria

Proactive Technical Limited; Graz; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead large-scale automation projects across Europe, based in Graz, Austria. You will oversee end-to-end delivery from customer engagement to handover, coordinating with customers, sales, engineers, and site personnel to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

The role requires PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent, strong MS Project, Excel and Word skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing projects within automation, intralogistics, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or a related industry.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation and intralogistics projects throughout the full project lifecycle
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular progress reports
• Control project costs, budgets and contractual requirements
• Coordinate procurement activities and delivery schedules
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to ensure customer specifications are met
• Manage customer communications and project documentation
• Oversee testing, commissioning and project milestone sign-offs
• Create and manage project risk assessments, defect logs and resolution plans
• Support installation activities and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Deliver successful project handovers and customer training programmes

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Education

HNC in Mechanical / Electrical Eng or similar

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

IT Project Manager - Work on Large-Scale Automation Projects Across Europe

• Competitive salary package + benefits
• Based in Graz, Austria

Our client is a global leader in the automation, intralogistics and material handling industry. Known for delivering innovative warehouse and logistics solutions worldwide, they offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects while collaborating with international teams.

They have an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join their Global Projects Team. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised project professional looking to manage high-value automation projects from initial customer engagement through to successful handover and delivery.

Reporting to Head of the Department, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed customer specifications. Working closely with customers, sales teams, engineers and site personnel, you will oversee project schedules, coordinate resources and drive successful project outcomes across the UK and wider international locations when required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage automation and intralogistics projects throughout the full project lifecycle
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular progress reports
• Control project costs, budgets and contractual requirements
• Coordinate procurement activities and delivery schedules
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to ensure customer specifications are met
• Manage customer communications and project documentation
• Oversee testing, commissioning and project milestone sign-offs
• Create and manage project risk assessments, defect logs and resolution plans
• Support installation activities and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Deliver successful project handovers and customer training programmes

Requirements:

• Proven track record managing projects within automation, intralogistics, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or a related industry
• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of MS Project, Excel and Word
• Understanding of intralogistics processes and automated solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous

Reasons why you should apply:

• Join a globally recognised automation and intralogistics leader
• Manage high-profile projects valued at up to £20m
• Work with advanced warehouse automation technologies
• International project exposure and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and project teams
• Opportunity to make a real impact on large-scale customer operations

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.