Project Management Officer
HybridCluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
Job Summary
Provide administrative and operational support to the Central Sample (Prototyping) department under the guidance of process experts in an international environment. Track, analyze, report, and support the optimization of cost- and transfer-price-related topics, including scrap costs, accounts receivable, and profitability measures. Ensure transparency through continuous monitoring and reporting of KPIs, project budgets, and development account performance. Coordinate and drive improvement initiatives to enhance sample profitability. Create Business Plans (BPXX) and Current Forecasts (CFXX) for Sample area. Maintain, update, and optimize sample-related processes while ensuring the efficient transfer of information and documentation between the Central Sample department and relevant stakeholders. Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations on sample status and performance for various business units, including product and sales teams. Act as key user and first point of contact for sample-related systems and tools. Support the development and implementation of guidelines, standards, and best practices for sample management. Contribute to the development of training concepts and materials for relevant roles. Ensure alignment of project information, standards, and processes across internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and coordinate sample order management activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
- at least 2 years of professional experience in Project Management, Controlling, Production, Operations, Finance, or a related business environment
- advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation
- experience in process design, process optimization, and complex cross-functional process management
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, or cost controlling
- Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment
- English – an advanced level
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- structured, systematic, and detail-oriented manner
- proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset
- excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- comfortable collaborating within interdisciplinary and virtual teams
- high level of resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Can prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple topics simultaneously
- continuous improvement mindset and a passion for optimizing processes and business performance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, or cost controlling is considered an advantage
- Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment is a plus
- German – a good level is an advantage
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