Senior Project Manager (m/w/d)

qtlabs - Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH (qtlabs) in Vienna seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology projects from contract award to delivery. You will coordinate customers, budgets, schedules, scopes, and risks while guiding multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Responsibilities include managing external partners such as ESA, EU, and FFG, driving proposal activities, and enabling project managers with best practices. Strong German and English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Completed technical or scientific education (e.g., HTL, university degree or equivalent).
• Several years of project management experience in a high-technology industrial environment (Space industry preferred).

Responsibilities

• Independent project execution and coordination with external partners (ESA, EU, FFG).
• Lead projects from contract award through delivery.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and performance.
• Interact with customers and build long-term relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Proactively manage changes, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Contribute to proposals and bids to support business growth.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Management.
• Foster knowledge sharing and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team player

Budgeting and risk management

German/English proficiency

Education

Technical college/HTL or university degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH (qtlabs), we develop quantum key distribution systems and optoelectronic solutions for space and terrestrial applications. Based in Vienna, our engineers and scientists work on technologies for secure global communication.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex technology projects from contract award to delivery, taking responsibility for customer coordination, budget, schedule, scope, risks, and overall project execution. You will also lead multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Independent project execution and coordination with our external partners, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Union (EU), and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
• Lead complex projects from contract award through to successful delivery
• Take responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and performance
• Act as the key interface to customers and build strong, long-term relationships
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate external partners
• Proactively manage changes, risks, deviations, and mitigation actions
• Contribute to proposal and bid activities and support business growth
• Coordination with Portfolio Management
• Support and enable project managers by introducing best practices, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Completed technical or scientific education (e.g. technical college/HTL, university degree, or equivalent qualification)
• Several years of project management experience in a high-technology industrial environment (Space industry preferred)

Required Skills

• Flexible, organised, and independent working style
• Strong customer focus with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Reliable and responsible personality
• Strong awareness of deadlines and quality, combined with a very good understanding of business and commercial aspects
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with MS Project is an advantage
• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken

Pay range and compensation package

The minimum gross salary for this position is €4.359,91 per month on a full-time basis, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. The actual compensation will be above this minimum and will reflect the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH is an equal opportunity employer. We value different backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace.