Project Manager

Kapsch is one of Austria's most successful global technology companies, specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). With a comprehensive ITS portfolio, Kapsch addresses present and future challenges with intelligent mobility solutions. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch brings 130 years of experience to its innovative projects.

About the role

This role offers an opportunity to transition your technical expertise into project leadership. As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of ITS projects, combining your technical knowledge with project leadership responsibilities. You’ll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, customers, contractors, and transportation agencies to improve mobility, safety, and transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of customer traffic projects.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, milestones, status reporting, and documentation.
• Monitor project progress to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, field services, procurement, customers, and suppliers.
• Communicate project updates, action items, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Apply your technical background to support the deployment and integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including traffic management systems, SCADA systems, traffic signals, vehicle detection, CCTV, dynamic message signs (DMS), connected vehicle infrastructure, communications networks, and software integration.
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support contract administration, change management, financial tracking, and risk identification.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists to deliver successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 1–4 years of experience in an engineering, technical, operations, implementation, commissioning, or project support role.
• Process-driven with organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Experience in ITS, Traffic, transportation, SCADA System Integration, industrial, defense, software, automation, infrastructure, or telecommunications (bonus qualification).
• Familiarity with traffic signal systems, transportation communications networks, ITS software platforms, or field device integration.
• Knowledge of transportation industry standards and practices.
• Experience working directly with customers, vendors, or cross-functional project teams.
• Exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, or project coordination activities.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Interest in pursuing project management certifications such as CAPM, PMP, IPMA, or Agile certifications.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• No-cost medical insurance option for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.

Pay

A competitive compensation range of $75,000–$112,000 based on location, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Schedule

Casual work environment with flexible work hours and a hybrid work schedule (two days in office).