Project Manager for cost/value management or benchmarking

Company Description

POLARIXPARTNER is an international management consultancy with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry. As subsidiary or Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, 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.

Job Description

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

• 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

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 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.