Project Manager For Cost Engineering, VAVE, Benchmark Analysis

Project Manager For Cost Engineering, VAVE, Benchmark Analysis

POLARIXPARTNER is an international management consultancy with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry. Our clients include global players from the automotive, machinery and plant engineering, aerospace, and medical technology sectors.

As an experienced team of experts, we take a holistic and solution-oriented approach, setting benchmarks in solving complex business challenges. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to address their most pressing issues. A relentless commitment to quality and an interdisciplinary consulting approach guide us in developing and implementing effective concepts and solutions.

We are practitioners for practitioners. We stand by our convictions, are specialists in critical and sensitive project situations, and act with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our success and growth are based on teamwork. We place great value on a collaborative and personal work atmosphere. We think in terms of tasks—not hierarchies.

That's why we are constantly looking for committed individuals who want to grow with us and develop their careers in a sustainable and successful way. POLARIXPARTNER, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, offers you a highly professional environment and extremely challenging assignments. Working alongside experienced colleagues from diverse disciplines, you actively shape your own career path.

Job Description

Manage complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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

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 product development, production, or procurement.

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.

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

As part of Polarixpartner, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, you will work in a high-performance consulting environment that values hands-on impact, entrepreneurial thinking, and deep industry expertise. You will play a critical role in shaping cost-efficient, technically sound solutions for our global clients—while continuously developing your own career path.