R&D Project Manager

Senhive is a technology leader specialising in advanced counter-drone systems and autonomous sensor networks designed for high-security and mission-critical environments. Leveraging cutting-edge detection, tracking, and mitigation technologies, Senhive provides robust, real-time solutions in support of air traffic management systems and protects airspace from unauthorized or hostile drone activity. Serving defence, aerospace, security and critical infrastructure sectors, Senhive enhances situational awareness and operational security through intelligent, scalable, and resilient systems.

Job description

Turning technology and ideas into successful projects

As R&D Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and following up on Senhive's internal R&D projects, including new product developments, product evolutions and technology improvements.

You ensure that projects progress according to agreed objectives, timelines, scope and budget, while keeping priorities clear and aligned across the organisation.

This is a cross-functional role in which you will work closely with virtually every department within Senhive. You will coordinate the efforts of our engineering teams (electronics, firmware and software), production, quality, product management, sales and management.

You will not have direct people-management responsibilities. Instead, you will rely on your ability to bring people together, create structure, follow up on commitments and keep projects moving forward. Building trust and maintaining a good balance between assertiveness and empathy will be key to your success.

As Senhive operates in a dynamic environment, priorities and timelines can change. You should therefore feel comfortable dealing with change while maintaining a clear overview of ongoing projects and their objectives.

What you’ll do

• Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple R&D projects in parallel, covering hardware, software or combined developments.
• Define and maintain project plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, budgets and risks.
• Work closely with engineering teams to assess technical feasibility, resource requirements and dependencies.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delays, bottlenecks and risks.
• Adjust priorities and planning when business needs or technical requirements change, ensuring clear communication to everyone involved.
• Follow the complete product development cycle, from initial concept and prototyping through testing and validation to production handover or release.
• Actively follow up with colleagues and project stakeholders to ensure agreed deadlines and objectives are met.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between the different teams involved in each project.
• Report regularly to management on project progress, planning, budget, risks and potential issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal project management processes, tools and ways of working.

Your profile

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within a technology-driven or R&D environment.
• At least a bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related technical field
• A solid technical background, ideally with knowledge of electronics and/or software development.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including changing timelines, priorities and dependencies.
• Good understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum, traditional or hybrid approaches.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and coordinating people without having direct hierarchical authority over them.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with hardware development, embedded systems or technology-driven product development is a strong advantage.

Personal Competencies

• You are a structured and results-oriented Project Manager who knows how to bring people together and get things done.

You ideally bring:

• Assertiveness and empathy: You know how to follow up on commitments and challenge colleagues when needed, while maintaining a constructive and respectful working relationship.
• Flexibility: You can adapt to changing priorities and circumstances without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Analytical thinking: You are able to identify issues, assess risks and translate complex situations into clear actions.
• Communication skills: You communicate clearly and confidently with both technical specialists and management.
• Organisational skills: You bring structure, establish priorities and maintain an overview of multiple pr