Project Manager for cost engineering

Roland Berger
Budapest
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Solution-driven thinking","Communication","Stakeholder management","Entrepreneurial mindset"]

Lead complex, cross-functional cost-engineering and benchmarking projects for global manufacturing clients. Own P&L responsibility for engagements, independently manage project teams, and deliver high-impact client presentations using tools like PowerPoint. Apply PMO frameworks and advanced cost-optimization methods (VAVE, GAP analysis, benchmarking) to identify cost improvement opportunities across product development, manufacturing processes, and component cost implications. Collaborate across procurement and technical teams to drive engineering and sourcing decisions.

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Project Manager for cost engineering

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Job Summary

Lead complex, cross-functional cost-engineering and benchmarking projects for global manufacturing clients. Own P&L responsibility for engagements, independently manage project teams, and deliver high-impact client presentations using tools like PowerPoint. Apply PMO frameworks and advanced cost-optimization methods (VAVE, GAP analysis, benchmarking) to identify cost improvement opportunities across product development, manufacturing processes, and component cost implications. Collaborate across procurement and technical teams to drive engineering and sourcing decisions.
Location: Budapest
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own full profit and loss responsibility for assigned consulting engagements.
  • •Lead project teams independently, motivating teams to meet ambitious goals within tight timelines.
  • •Deliver high-quality client presentations using PowerPoint and similar tools.
  • •Apply standard project management tools and frameworks within structured PMO environments.
  • •Assess and optimize product and process costs across the product development lifecycle, including applying VAVE, GAP analysis, and benchmarking.
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred).
  • •5–10 years of relevant experience in consulting or industry, ideally cost/value management or benchmarking.
  • •Strong technical ability to evaluate engineering and cost trade-offs and support cost negotiations.
  • •Experience leading teams and solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments.
  • •Excellent communication skills in English with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Experience:5-10 yearsConsultingCost/value managementBenchmarkingAutomotiveAerospaceElectronicsIndustrial goodsManufacturingProcurement
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
Skills:Analytical thinkingSolution-driven thinkingCommunicationStakeholder managementEntrepreneurial mindset
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PowerPoint

Company Brief

Roland Berger
Roland Berger is a global management consulting firm advising businesses and public-sector organizations on strategy, transformation, operations, and digital topics. It serves clients across industries through offices in major markets worldwide.
Industry: Management Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1967
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