Project Manager for costvalue management or benchmarking

We are looking for a Project Manager with professional consulting experience in cost engineering and benchmarking to join our Budapest office. As part of our currently forming team you are going to manage complex cross-functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities:

• Own full profit and loss responsibility for assigned consulting engagements
• Lead project teams independently motivating them to meet ambitious goals within tight timelines
• Deliver high-quality client presentations using PowerPoint and similar tools with clarity and impact
• Apply standard project management tools and frameworks within structured PMO environments
• Assess and optimize product and process costs across the entire product development lifecycle
• Interpret product development plans and requirements to identify and realize cost improvement opportunities
• Lead integrated cross-functional teams by applying your engineering and design experience
• Collaborate with procurement teams to support cost negotiations and sourcing strategies
• Analyze and implement engineering optimizations with a focus on technical integration and cost impact
• Apply advanced cost optimization methodologies such as VAVE GAP analysis and benchmarking
• Understand standard manufacturing processes and their cost implications for mechanical and electronic components

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Industrial Engineering with a relevant focus; an MBA is preferred.
• 510 years of relevant experience in consulting or industry ideally in cost/value management or benchmarking
• Strong technical expertise and the ability to evaluate engineering and cost trade-offs with confidence
• Experience leading teams and solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical and solution-driven thinking
• Hands-on experience in product development production or procurement is considered as advantage
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• High willingness to travel and work on-site with clients across national and international settings
• Familiarity with industries such as automotive off-highway industrial goods aerospace or electronics is a strong plus

Additional Information :

We offer you a dynamic and supportive team culture where you will work alongside top-tier experts. You will play a critical role in shaping cost-efficient technically sound solutions for our global clientswhile continuously developing your own career path.

Are you a game changer who views a problem from several angles to envision the best solution We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that your application should include a cover letter and a resume.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1