YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and own global product marketing and positioning strategies across the entire product lifecycle to drive sustainable business growth
- Lead and shape go-to-market strategies in close collaboration with Product Management, Sales, and Regional Marketing, ensuring alignment, strategic clarity, and global consistency
- Drive global product launches for complex products and services, managing timing, narrative, and readiness, with structured handovers to regional teams
- Develop product positioning and messaging frameworks that translate technical features into customer-relevant benefits and clear competitive differentiation
- Act as a strategic partner and project leader, collaborating across Product Management, Sales, and Service to align perspectives, manage cross-functional initiatives, and deliver against objectives, timelines, and budgets
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Your responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the global supplier quality team, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous development.
- Partner with Procurement & SCM to strategically select, evaluate, and develop suppliers, aligning with PALFINGER's vision and supporting the PDP process for new products.
- Manage complaints and oversee supplier audits, certifications, and compliance with key standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001).
- Drive customer satisfaction by leading global quality initiatives and advancing supplier performance.
- Lead continuous process improvements by setting quality objectives, promoting innovation, and optimizing supply chain performance.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and analyse competitive products, performance, and capabilities. Communicate insights to the product development team and define countermeasures against competitive positions
- Collect and interpret the voice of the customer (VOC) and stakeholder requirements in a solution-neutral form. Support evaluation of regulatory requirements, norms, and standards. Review stakeholder requirement documents and assess scope changes during development
- Provide feedback on technical feasibility, risks, and opportunities for product portfolio planning. Support the process of maximising value proposition for individual products and the overall portfolio. Communicate product plans and strategy to ensure alignment across stakeholders
- Assist in developing business opportunity proposals and business cases during early PDP phases. Act as an interface between product development and business functions to ensure feasibility and risk assessment
- Assemble information for gate reviews and provide critical analysis for decision-making. Evaluate and communicate impacts of scope changes on technical concepts, costs, and risks
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the harmonization of procurement- and material-related data across different ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, Microsoft Axapta)
- Assist in identifying consolidation and volume-bundling opportunities across Marine & Wind Cranes, Marine Handling Solutions, and Boats & Davits
- Prepare and analyze spending patterns to enable material and supply chain optimization
- Support cost‑saving and design‑to‑cost projects by analyzing BOM (Bill of Materials) and preparing cost overviews. You will closely collaborate with the lead buyers and other project team members
- Support in creating project documentation such as presentations, templates, dashboards, and reporting materials
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ALL ABOUT: CREATING SAFETY BY TECHNOLOGY
- With the support of experienced employees, you can acquire your technical qualifications step by step.
- You will actively participate and gain practical experience.
- Your goal: Gain experience in different areas and then specialise in an interesting area with the prospect of being taken on in one of the departments mentioned.
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What awaits you?
- Utilize automated tools to extract data from primary sources.
- Perform data analysis, track KPIs, and monitor data to assess quality and derive meaningful insights.
- Generate analysis reports for stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making based on facts and trends.
- Manage and oversee 12 markets in Central and Southeastern Europe, as well as external partners such as advertising, media, and event agencies.
- Provide support to markets for local marketing activities related to product launches and the entire marketing mix lifecycle.
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ALL ABOUT: CREATING SAFETY BY TECHNOLOGY
- WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN AN APPRENTICESHIP AT EUROFUNK.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and Improve product development capabilities, process and data quality across the organization in strong collaboration with all stakeholders e.g. the Product Line Organization, global functions and the overall Process and Data Organization
- Support the continuous development and improvement of an overall Enterprise Architecture according to the requirements of Product Lines, Functions and Business Models
- Improve the overall capabilities of the organization towards Virtual Engineering and Model-Based-Systems Engineering
- Drive the implementation of processes by implementing appropriate IT-Systems in collaboration with the ICT Organization
- Manage the functional PMO by developing and implementing project management standards and governance
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Your Tasks
- Lead and develop the application engineering team according to Palfinger leadership principles.
- Perform early-phase engineering, including technical calculations, descriptions, and cost estimations.
- Create detailed technical specifications and competitive cost calculations in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
- Support projects post-handover and lead concept studies internally or with customers.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize project outcomes and streamline execution.
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Your Tasks
- Analyze financial and operational performance of Marine After Sales/Service hubs and identify improvement opportunities.
- Act as a strategic partner to functional managers, supporting business development and decision-making.
- Develop and implement controlling standards and ensure consistency across all hubs.Coordinate key financial processes (budgeting, forecasting, target setting) and ensure timely reporting.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives through actionable plans in collaboration with Service and After Sales teams.
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Your responsibilities:
- Responsible for the coordination of the hydraulic engineering discipline group for R&D projects on davits in the marine industry.
- Technical support of hydraulic discipline engineers, optimizing technical department processes, considering customer requirements, and international standards and regulations.
- Set up standards for main hydraulic system design and support their development, ensuring compliance with system requirements derived from relevant standards and regulations, such as functional safety.
- Support the development of cost efficient and modularized subsystems, in cooperation with the responsible partners.
- Cooperate with the hydraulic discipline engineers to ensure assigned projects meet customer and company’s objectives.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage ERP rollout projects and sub-projects, including work packages and change implementations
- Organize, prepare, and follow up on project meetings and workshops
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners for project execution
- Oversee ERP support coordination, handling 2nd and 3rd level support for INFOR LN Financials
- Ensure timely resolution of support requests from EMEA and APAC regions
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the preparation, analysis, and improvement of regular financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing analytical insights and data support
- Contribute to IT-Controlling and efficiency projects by helping develop standards and optimize cost allocation systems
- Assist in managing intragroup service relationships and in further developing internal cost allocation models
- Process, clean, and analyze large data sets to ensure accuracy and provide meaningful financial insights
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery of agreed objectives and results
- Drive continuous development and rollout of standardized process templates across the group
- Oversee release management, including implementation of RFCs, testing, and hypercare
- Coordinate technical implementations with internal and external partners (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA)
- Organize and ensure 3rd level support, including SLA management for 2nd level services
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Your Responsibilities:
- Drive strategic analysis and planning by collecting and evaluating data, assessing existing processes, and supporting the development of transformation strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Define and guide program structures, including the development of program and project charters, governance frameworks, and clear roadmaps that ensure effective execution.
- Lead and coordinate cross‑functional initiatives, working with interdisciplinary and intercultural teams to deliver results within set timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
- Manage stakeholders and support change adoption by designing communication approaches, building strong engagement strategies, and fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization.
- Measure performance and ensure transparency through the definition of milestones and KPIs, continuous progress monitoring, and preparation of clear reports and presentations for leadership.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and maintain end-to-end digital solutions architectures that span physical products, digital interfaces, and enterprise systems
- Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and security across IT and OT domains
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural blueprints
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions
- Establish and grow a “Community of Practice” across relevant organizational units to share knowledge and best practices
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Your Responisibilities:
- Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to develop search strategies and deliver high-quality talent for senior and expert roles.
- Lead the full recruitment cycle with confidence and ownership, ensuring a consistent, engaging, and professional experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Craft compelling, brand-aligned job postings that speak to the right audiences and attract exceptional talent.
- Collaborate with our Talent Attraction & Employer Branding team to support impactful initiatives—from campaigns and events to digital and offline activities—that strengthen our market presence.
- Use data and insights to track key recruiting metrics, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in the refinement of our evolving TA processes.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, set up, and launch global and regional performance marketing campaigns across search, display, and social platforms, adapting content and targeting for local markets
- Execute and optimize paid campaigns by monitoring performance, adjusting targeting/bidding/creatives, conducting A/B tests, and collaborating with agencies for creative improvements
- Track and analyze campaign KPIs, engagement, conversions, and lead quality, providing actionable insights to enhance ROI and future campaign performance
- Prepare and present reports on campaign results, supporting the team’s shift toward data-driven marketing practices
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure campaigns align with business objectives, sharing best practices across the organization
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Tasks
- Identification and evaluation of automation potentials
- Development of deterministic and non‑deterministic automations
- Handover to operations, including runbooks, service, and DevOps
- Building API integrations with SAP ERP, CRM, ticketing systems, email, etc.
- Ensuring quality gates, guardrails, security, and compliance
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement, develop, and optimize master data management systems with a focus on data governance and process standardization
- Define and maintain data standards and policies to ensure consistency and alignment across all business areas
- Monitor and improve data quality through routine audits, cleansing activities, and compliance checks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven processes and support system integrations (ERP/CRM)
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, training, and user support to promote best practices in data management
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform quality control and product certification of supplier components, ensuring full compliance with technical and quality requirements, and support supplier audits and development activities in close cooperation with Global Supplier Quality Management
- Define, monitor, and report supplier quality KPIs, actively driving corrective and preventive actions to ensure sustainable continuous improvement
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships, leading joint improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Contribute to the optimization and harmonization of quality management standards and processes across the organization
- Actively participate in optimization and transformation projects to support business growth, efficiency, and operational excellence
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define, document, and continuously improve business processes and Palfinger Development Process (PDP) architecture, ensuring standardization and compliance across all process guidelines
- Take ownership of assigned data objects—including structure, creation, modification, and deletion—and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and KPI performance
- Evaluate, prioritize, and document Requests for Change (RFC), manage release activities, and support process testing, training, and roll‑outs
- Monitor and report process and data KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives for efficiency and harmonization
- Support Process Owners and Managers, coordinate data experts, and lead data cleansing or improvement projects while fostering knowledge transfer across teams
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support in the further development and implementation of the corporate strategy as well as in important strategic projects
- Support with ongoing international M&A projects (e.g. company valuation, due diligence)
- Independent implementation of strategic analyses, especially market and company analyses
- Independent preparation and follow-up of management workshops
- Work in close collaboration with various functions (Legal, HR, Finance, Sales, etc.)
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and govern global end-to-end business processes
- Act as decision authority for process standards and deviations
- Drive business impact, with success measured through defined performance KPIs
- Ensure systems and data consistently enforce desired process outcome
- Lead cross-functional change across regions without line authority
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, and optimize driver-based planning models across Regions, Functions and Productlines
- Lead the design and optimization of enterprise planning and forecasting models with a strong focus on automatization, governance and data quality
- Translate business drivers into actionable data models within annual budgets, rolling forecasts and strategic planning
- Partner with Data Analytics teams to ensure seamless data integration from ERP and data warehouse systems and govern Planning & Consolidation metadata, hierarchies, and business rules
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and provide decision-support analytics, scenario modeling, and variance analysis to actively further shape our Planning & Consolidation strategy
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement global and local marketing communication concepts and campaigns in close collaboration with the Brand & Marketing Communication team
- Lead the creation of engaging content across digital, social media, print, and events to promote brand and product visibility
- Translate and activate global product and solution campaigns for regional markets, supporting lead generation and sales
- Support local sales, service teams, and dealer networks in executing marketing initiatives and campaigns
- Manage agency and third-party collaboration to ensure high-quality, customer-centric communication
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Your responsibilities
- Implementation and rollout of a worldwide used PLM solution
- Supporting the analysis of requirements from different stakeholders
- Second and third level support
- Documentation and know-how transfer to the key users
- Supporting data cleanup and migration from legacy systems
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Your responsibilites
- Manage and deliver SAP S/4HANA implementation and rollout projects using SAP Activate and leading ERP project management practices
- Achieve results on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards with clear project milestones
- Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary, cross-functional, and international project teams, including external technology integration partners
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, manage change requests, and maintain strong stakeholder communication
- Prepare and present management reports, PMO status updates, and steering committee materials for executive decision-making
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Disciplinary leadership and development of team member
- Implementation of operations requirements within the framework of PALFINGER release cycles with your team in close coordination with the Process and Data Organization (PDO)
- Optimization of internal and cross-departmental processes and structures in collaboration with other departments and the Palfinger Process and Data Organization (PDO)
- Coordination and collaboration with external service providers including budget monitoring and governance
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support of and close cooperation with selected customers, partners and international Palfinger Marine entities
- Analysis of inquiries, preparation of quotations and technical and commercial clarifications
- Close cooperation with Palfinger internal departments, like Design, Application Engineering, Project Management, Production, After Sales and more
- Special focus on offshore wind business
- Further development and optimisation of Sales tools and processes
- Visit of international customers and exhibitions
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