R&D Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross‑functional R&D projects across multiple departments
• Take full end‑to‑end responsibility for project planning, execution and monitoring
• Ensure that all projects follow the defined Stage‑Gate development process, including preparation, moderation, and documentation of gate reviews
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets by using both classical (waterfall) and agile project management approaches
• Select and apply the appropriate project methodology (agile, classical, or hybrid) depending on project scope, risk, and maturity
• Coordinate project teams, define work packages, clarify roles and responsibilities, and ensure alignment on project objectives
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables; proactively initiate corrective actions if required
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates to project team members, department managers, and senior management
• Facilitate clear and transparent communication across all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure proper documentation of project results, decisions, and lessons learned
• Support continuous improvement of R&D project management processes and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a comparable technical field
• Several years of project management experience in R&D or product development, preferably in an industrial or technology‑driven environment
• Proven experience in managing cross‑functional, interdisciplinary projects
• Strong skills in project planning and control, including timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets
• Hands‑on experience with classical (waterfall) and agile project management methods; experience with hybrid approaches is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to provide clear status updates to team members and management
• Strong organizational skills with a structured, solution‑oriented working style
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, set priorities, and drive projects to completion