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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with a relevant focus; an MBA is preferred.
- 5–10 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
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 clients—while 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.