R&D Project Manager

Il y a 3 jours

Leuven, Flanders, Belgique CareerBee Temps plein

For our client, one of Europe's fastest-growing international high-tech manufacturing companies, active in infrared camera imaging and advanced sensor technology, we are looking for an R&D Project Manager in Leuven, Belgium.

This is a project leadership role for an experienced project manager someone who combines a strong technical background with several years of experience independently leading complex cross-functional R&D and new product development projects.

Your Responsibilites

  • Take full ownership of complex R&D product development projects, from initial requirements and concept through development, prototyping, validation and product release
  • Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources and risks
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across areas such as electronics, embedded software/firmware, optics, mechanics and sensor technology
  • Plan project resources and negotiate priorities and availability with R&D managers and technical stakeholders
  • Drive project execution, identify risks and dependencies, and take corrective action when projects deviate from plan
  • Lead project meetings and ensure clear alignment between technical teams, management and other stakeholders
  • Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting on progress, budget, risks and key milestones
  • Ensure successful delivery of technically complex products within agreed time, cost and quality targets

Your Profile

  • 5+ years of experience independently leading complex R&D / new product development projects
  • Technical background in electronics, electrical engineering, semiconductors, photonics, optics, embedded systems or a closely related field
  • Proven responsibility handling project budgets, resources, scope, schedules, risks and delivery
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a high-tech product development environment
  • Ideally a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Technology or another relevant technical discipline
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment
  • Fluent English

Your Benefits

  • A key R&D project leadership position within a fast-growing international high-tech manufacturing group
  • Work on cutting-edge infrared sensors, cameras and imaging technologies used in demanding industrial and advanced technology applications
  • High level of ownership and direct interaction with experienced R&D specialists and management
  • International and multidisciplinary engineering environment

Does that sound interesting to you? Then please apply via Linkedin EasyApply and we'll send you more information about the company and the role to your email.