Project Manager R&D Job in Roermond, Netherlands

We make and supply a full range of smart and sustainable insulation products for the construction industry based on innovative stone wool technology. Our sister companies deliver specialist solutions for the horticultural, marine and offshore sectors.

ROCKWOOL® International includes 35 operating companies and employs over 9,300 building insulation experts.

Our products are in demand across the world. We operate 23 factories in three continents (Europe, North America and Asia) and have a global network of sales offices, distributors and partners. ROCKWOOL®’s unique combination of outstanding fire, acoustic and thermal insulation properties, as well as unrivalled sustainability credentials, has seen our products installed in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings of all types, from prestige projects including London’s O2 Arena and Hong Kong Airport to family homes, local hospitals and schools.

Project Manager R&D Job Description

Within the Grodan Group we are looking for an experienced

Projectmanager R&D
Location: Roermond

The Project Manager is responsible for the development of innovative substrate products and the implementation of these products in the production environment. He is taking ownership for the translation of functional (new) product specifications to production/process specifications. He is supporting the pre-implementation of these products in the market.

As an experienced networker he is developing and maintaining his knowledgebase and relevant internal as well as external network. He is able to translate new ideas and trends into new innovative products and processes.

The Project Manager R&D will report to the Director Application & Development.

The main areas of responsibility for this position are:
• Developing innovative substrate wool systems, substrate applications and related tools and services including end of life solutions.
• Defining process specifications following product specifications and support the implementation process of newly developed products in production environment.
• Initiating and managing projects focused on the developments in the above mentioned application fields in line with Rockwool project management guidelines.
• Contacting and cooperating with knowledge and expertise institutes in order to develop relevant knowledge, strategic perspective and network. Managing and securing internal as well as external contact patterns and knowledge as far as related to functionality of A&D.
• Cooperating with Rockwool International Group Development as well as other knowledge institutes in joint development projects.
• Identify strategic development directions in line with Grodan Group strategy and business planning. Initiate and manage innovation projects focused on the most promising innovation directions.
• Guide and support the pre-implementation process of new products and innovations in the market.

The requirements to successfully fulfil this position are:
• A relevant Msc. Degree by preference in chemistry or material science.
• Advanced experience and supporting track record in project management.
• Knowledge and expertise related to one of the relevant R&D areas: polymer chemicals, wool system, substrate applications, tools & services and end of life solutions.
• The ability to act and communicate at different levels and with different interests in an international setting.
• Fluent English & Dutch, both verbally and in writing, additional languages are preferred.

Application and information:
For more detailed information about this position please contact Steven Stephania, Talent Sourcer, via telephone +31 61 076 17 76.

You can send us your application by using the 'Apply' button.

The Grodan Group is a part of the Rockwool Group, the world’s leading supplier of innovative products and systems based on stone wool, improving the environment and the quality of life for millions of people. Grodan supplies innovative and sustainable stone wool substrate solutions for the professional horticultural sector, based on Precision Growing principles. These high tech stone wool substrates are offered together with tailor-made advice and tools to support Precision Growing (the most efficient and effective method of growing) and thereby facilitating sustainable crop cultivation. Grodan solutions are used for the cultivation of many crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, egg plants, roses and gerberas. Sustainability plays a prominent role within Grodan, from production of Grodan substrates to end of life solutions. Founded in 1969, Grodan is active in more than sixty countries worldwide with its head office located in Roermond, the Netherlands.

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Keywords: Research & Development, Product development, Projectleider, Production processen.

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