Maintenance Project Manager

As a Project Manager for Maintenance Contracts, you will bridge the gap between initial project delivery and ongoing operational excellence. Your focus is to manage the lifecycle of service agreements, ensuring that our customers receive the high-quality support and technical expertise they expect from a global leader in industrial innovation.

A Day in Your Life

Your routine involves a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on coordination. You will act as the primary point of contact for maintenance contract execution, coordinating with technical teams to schedule preventive maintenance, upgrades, and emergency interventions. You will monitor service level agreements (SLAs), review performance metrics, and lead regular progress meetings with clients to ensure their assets are performing optimally. Much of your time is spent translating technical requirements into actionable project plans that align with the customer’s operational schedule.

Key Challenges

Balancing the immediate needs of reactive maintenance with the long-term planning of scheduled service cycles requires high levels of adaptability. You will navigate complex industrial environments where downtime must be minimized, meaning your ability to manage resources efficiently under tight deadlines is critical. Aligning diverse stakeholder expectations while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards remains a constant priority.

Growth & Career Opportunities

Joining Yokogawa in this new position offers a unique chance to shape how maintenance projects are managed within the Hungarian market. As you demonstrate success in optimizing contract delivery, you will have opportunities to take on larger, multi-site service portfolios or transition into senior strategic management roles. We prioritize internal development, providing access to global knowledge networks and specialized training in project management methodologies.

Team & Culture

Based in Budapest, you will join a team that values technical precision and a proactive mindset. The culture is built on the principle of co-innovation, where every team member is encouraged to suggest improvements to our service delivery models. You will work alongside experienced engineers and service coordinators who value clear communication and mutual support in a professional, focused atmosphere.

Who You Are

You are a structured professional with a background in managing technical projects or service contracts, preferably within an industrial or engineering context. You possess the ability to read and interpret complex contracts while maintaining a clear view of the practical, technical work required on-site. Your communication style is transparent and persuasive, allowing you to build trust with both internal technical teams and external client stakeholders.

What You'll Do & What You Bring

→ Oversee the full execution of maintenance contracts from inception through to renewal. → Coordinate service resources and technical personnel to meet contractual obligations. → Manage project budgets, timelines, and documentation for all service activities. → Ensure all maintenance work complies with local Hungarian safety regulations and quality standards. → You bring a degree in engineering, business, or a related field, coupled with proven experience in project management. → You are fluent in Hungarian and have a strong professional command of English.

Why Join Now

This is a pivotal moment to join our Hungarian operations as we expand our service footprint. By taking on this new role, you become a key player in how we sustain industrial infrastructure for the future. You will have the autonomy to establish best practices for maintenance project management and directly contribute to the stability and efficiency of our clients' most critical systems.

What We Offer

You will receive a package designed to reflect the local market standards in Hungary. This includes statutory annual leave, sick pay, and parental leave provisions in accordance with Hungarian labor law. We provide the necessary tools and technology to perform your role effectively from our Budapest base. The full details of the compensation package, including specific benefits and the salary range, will be confirmed during the initial recruiter screening process. If you are ready to drive excellence in maintenance project management, we invite you to submit your application and start a conversation with us.

Create Value for the Future, Deliver Real World Impact

Yokogawa is a leading global provider of industrial automation and test & measurement solutions. We are at the forefront of innovation, advancing the future of industry through AI-driven autonomous operations, industrial cybersecurity, robotics, and next-generation technologies that enable smarter, safer, and more sustainable industries. We don’t stop at improving industries. We aim to reimagine them by accelerating the energy transition, scaling AI-driven operations, and playing a pioneering role in manufacturing DX, biotechnology, and emerging space-related initiatives. Yokogawa is tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. Our purpose is clear: utilizing our ability to measure and connect, we fulfill our responsibility for the future of our planet.

Be Part of the Team

Our over 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries are united by the shared desire to innovate solutions with our customers that point the way to a brighter future. We are customer-centric and focused on building long-term relationships based on trust. Looking beyond incremental change, we aim to deliver meaningful value. Here, you will work with experts in a diverse variety of fields and be part of global teams where the emphasis is on respect, collaboration, integrity, value creation, and gratitude. Join us if you’re someone who's excited to explore new frontiers, take ownership of their work, and turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.

Yokogawa is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace in accordance with Hungarian labor and anti-discrimination laws. Your personal data will be processed strictly for recruitment purposes in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We're committed to openness about pay. We'll share the salary range for this role during your recruiter screening, and in any case before you meet the hiring manager.