Project Manager for cost engineering, VAVE, benchmark analysis

Company Description

• 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’ll 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.