Project Manager SHAPE

Shape Technologies Group; Limburgerhof; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mobility allowance

30 days of annual leave

IT equipment and mobile phone provided

Zusammenfassung

Flow Europe GmbH, a Flow International subsidiary, is seeking a Project Manager/Logistics Professional in Germany to lead multiple projects within its global team. You will oversee definitions, scheduling, budgets, and ERP data, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource use.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage procurement and logistics processes, and drive continuous improvement while communicating progress to management and stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.
• Strong project management expertise and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics AX2009.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Customer-oriented with problem-solving attitude.

Aufgaben

• Overall responsibility for projects from initial definition through customer acceptance.
• Assess risks and identify critical project aspects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and tracking in ERP.
• Coordinate resources, budget, and cost monitoring; escalation as needed.
• Ensure effective communication among internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide materials after order confirmation and manage procurement schedules.
• Coordinate customer requirements and tooling/material procurement.
• Serve as primary contact for service technicians and sites.
• Ensure on-time project delivery and manage quality/shipping processes in ERP.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer orientation

German/English bilingual

MS Office

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX2009

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Flow Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Flow International Corporation, headquartered in Kent, Seattle, USA, and has its own subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. Flow Europe's headquarters are located in Germany.

As an international company with more than 50 years of experience and over 15,000 installed waterjet and abrasive waterjet systems, Flow is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of ultra‑high‑pressure (UHP) waterjet technology.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for projects from initial definition through final customer acceptance, including order review, transfer into the ERP system, and clarification of technical issues.
• Assessment of project risks and identification of critical project aspects.
• Development and maintenance of project schedules, milestone tracking, and management of all project‑related data within the ERP system.
• Coordination of project resources as well as budget and cost monitoring, including escalation management where necessary.
• Ensuring effective communication and information flow among all internal and external stakeholders.
• Timely provision of all material requirements following order confirmation.
• Coordination of project‑specific customer requirements (e.g., provision of equipment).
• Monitoring of tooling and material procurement in accordance with established processes.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for service technicians (internal, affiliated companies, and customer sites).
• Ensuring complete and on‑time project delivery.
• Management of all quality‑ and shipping‑related processes within the ERP system.
• Coordination of procurement schedules in the event of project changes.
• Maintaining complete project documentation and establishing the project structure within the ERP system.

Logistics Concepts & Planning

• Analyze existing logistics processes, material flows, and warehouse structures.
• Develop and evaluate new logistics and supply chain concepts, including warehouse layouts.
• Plan and optimize material flows, storage capacity, and transportation resources.
• Implement new processes, systems, and layouts, including testing, go‑live activities, and user training.

Logistics Projects

• Assume overall responsibility for logistics projects, including budget, schedule, and scope management.
• Develop project plans, risk assessments, and status reports.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and coordinate with IT, peripheral departments, and external partners.
• Manage tendering processes and technical clarifications.
• Communicate project progress and key updates to management and stakeholders.

Data Analysis & KPIs

• Analyze logistics volumes, inventory levels, transportation data, and process performance.
• Prepare business cases and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Define, monitor, and report on relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).

Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and implement Kaizen initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
• Standardize logistics processes, methodologies, and tools.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering with several years of professional experience in the machinery and plant engineering industry, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician with extensive professional experience, or a completed three‑year commercial or technical vocational training program followed by further qualification as a Master Craftsman/Technician and many years of relevant professional experience).
• Business‑fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Additional European language skills are considered an advantage.
• Strong project management expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Dynamics AX2009.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High level of customer orientation and excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively as well as resilient and capable of making sound decisions in challenging situations.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment with a rapidly growing global company
• Challenging responsibilities within a dynamic and international team
• Attractive compensation package
• Team events and company activities
• Individual professional development and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid working model with the option to work from home up to two days per week
• Mobility allowance
• 30 days of annual leave
• IT equipment and a mobile phone provided
• A diverse and challenging role offering a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility