Commercial project manager (f/m/d)

A Snapshot of Your Day The Commercial Project Manager (f/m/d) will act as the key financial partner to technical project leadership, responsible for ensuring the commercial and financial integrity of projects from initiation through completion. To fulfill this objective, the position is structured around three core areas: comprehensive Commercial Project Controlling & Financial Management, proactive Project Risk & Contract Management, and collaborative Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Commercial Project Controlling & Financial Management

Prepare and manage project calculations, financial forecasts, and evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct detailed post‑calculations and single‑project controlling to analyze profitability and performance.

Analyze cost development, identify deviations from budget, and collaborate with the project team to define and implement corrective measures.

Create and deliver regular commercial reports and financial status updates to management and stakeholders.

Actively support and execute project‑related month‑end closing activities in accordance with accounting standards.

Project Risk & Contract Management

Serve as the primary commercial partner to the technical Project Manager, representing projects on all financial and contractual matters.

Conduct commercial risk evaluations in collaboration with sales and technical teams to identify and mitigate potential financial exposures.

Ensure commercial project execution adheres to all contractual obligations, internal regulations, and governance frameworks.

Manage project‑related invoicing, claims, and change orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement

Organize and lead project reviews and status meetings with the project team and management to ensure alignment on commercial topics.

Actively contribute to the digitalization and continuous improvement of commercial project management processes and tools.

Liaise with internal departments such as finance, legal, and supply chain to ensure seamless project execution.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

5+ years of professional experience in a commercial project management, project controlling, or financial analyst role.

Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment is highly advantageous.

Proficiency with MS Office suite and SAP is strongly preferred; experience with other IT tools for data analysis (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).

Effective financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and invoicing to support accurate financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Project management capabilities, including project scoping, risk and stakeholder management, comprehensive project documentation, and strong coordination to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Well‑developed behavioral capabilities, including critical thinking, accountability, collaboration, and negotiation skills to support effective decision‑making and teamwork.

Rewards/Benefits

The opportunity to engage in an exciting environment on meaningful projects

Career development opportunities

Supportive work culture

International environment

Flexible working times

Home office opportunity

Canteen or meal contributions

Pension fund

And more!

Compensation: Due to the Austrian legal regulations, we are obliged to state the minimum salary for this position. The minimum salary for this position in the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry is 54.439 € gross/year for a full‑time position (38,5 h/week). We are willing to address higher compensation based on your individual expectations, expertise, and skills.

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