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ALPLA Group

Junior Project Manager - Smart Operations (all gender)

ALPLA Group
Austria · Full-time · Entry
What You Will Enjoy Doing

At ALPLA, we combine over 60 years of packaging expertise with cutting-edge digital innovation. As we drive smart production forward across more than 190 locations worldwide, we're looking for bold thinkers ready to turn data into impact. Join us as Associate Project Manager Smart Operations and help transform manufacturing through technology, agility, and excellence – from the shop floor to the global stage.

  • Lead and support the global rollout of Smart Operations solutions to enhance Operational Excellence.
  • Coordinate with IT and operations teams to ensure site readiness and successful implementation.
  • Deliver training, streamline workflows, and validate digital tools such as MES, ERP, and BI systems.
  • Identify and support process improvements and digital initiatives along the supply chain.
  • Define requirements and manage feature requests using agile methods in close collaboration with IT partners.
  • Ensure user adoption and sustainable integration through clear communication and support.
  • Participate in pilot projects to test and roll out new technologies.

What makes you great

  • A university degree (Bachelor or Master) in IT, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience in project management, ideally with knowledge of agile methods like SCRUM
  • Strong analytical thinking and a solid understanding of process optimization
  • Confident communication skills and a collaborative mindset – you're comfortable working with people at all levels
  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies such as IIoT, machine learning, and connected factory concepts
  • Proficiency in MS Office and experience with MES, ERP, and BI systems; knowledge of PLC/SCADA, MS SQL, Python, Power BI, or M365 is a plus
  • Fluency in English and German; other languages are a bonus
  • Willingness to travel internationally – up to 70%
  • Most importantly, you bring a true passion for manufacturing and a drive for Operational Excellence

What you can expect working with us

  • You will rapidly find your feet in the team and can get off to a flying start thanks to our tried and test onboarding period
  • You can expect a secure future with us – as a manufacturing company, we are globally on a growth path
  • Stay fit and healthy with the professional training offered by ALPLAsports
  • We promote climate-friendly mobility with everything from a year-long season ticket for local public transport to purchasing an e-bike
  • Benefit from discounts on tickets for sports events, better private insurance conditions, the registration fees for running events being covered and numerous discounts at retail outlets in Vorarlberg

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Austria

High quality of life in Vienna

Posted
Apr 30, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry
Location
Hard
Company
ALPLA Group

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Plastics Manufacturing Packaging Containers Manufacturing

Categories

Project Management Information Technology

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