Project Manager Innovation Job in Utrecht, Netherlands

Project Manager Innovation Job Description

Project manager innovation

Introduction
Our client is looking for a Project Manager within the Utrecht area, The Netherlands.

This position will play a vital leadership role in the management of a portfolio of development projects as they pass through each phase from concept through commercialization.

Role

• Responsible for driving each project to its successful conclusion by ensuring that its scope is well defined and resource estimates/project schedules are specified and appropriate to the project
• Work closely with the Business units, Supply Chain, and Research & Development management teams to ensure that resources are on task / on schedule and ensure issues get prioritized, highlighted, addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Communicate and interface effectively with internal and external personnel both domestically and internationally
• Identify and manage schedule dependencies across various teams and departments to ensure that they are communicated, understood, and executed. They will provide regular updates to Divisional and Functional management teams
• Have a level of interface with the Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales Service team and with customers, providing them with product support and training
• Needs to be comfortable and capable to influence without a direct reporting line and to communicate with equal effectiveness to both technical and non-technical audiences, and at all levels throughout the global organization

Project Manager Innovation Job Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in a engineering or technical discipline discipline preferred
• Ideally at least 5 years experience as a Project Manager within in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to train and mentor other Project Managers on Project Management methodologies
• Strong Project Planning and Execution skills required. excellent Risk Management and Problem solving skills
• Experienced in use of project management tools and methodologies (eg. SmartSheets and/or Microsoft Project), experience with ePPM tools a plus
• Experience with Lean Methodologies and Design for Six Sigma certification peferred
• Familiar with Business Case development including Financials (NPV) and Project Charter
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to provide clear direction to matrixed resources in virtual multi-site and multinational environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, influencing, interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Technical – the ability to comprehend the technical aspects of a product sufficiently to communicate across all levels within the organization

Project Manager Innovation Application Information

What we offer

• Fulltime
• Good Package
• Willing to travel internationally for period of +/- 1 week when required / necessary

Project Manager Innovation Summary

Apply