Project Manager Corporate R&D

Location: The Hague

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At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
YOUR CHALLENGES   Lead technology exploration and development projects with focus on innovation and improvement in the fields of Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Manage the Materials and Manufacturing Technologies project portfolio in collaboration with the dedicated Team Leaders
Interdisciplinary teamwork with scientists, IP, product management, external partners and procurement etc.
Ensure development is based on future application and system functions needed
Close coordination with account management, product management and field application engineering to evaluate and understand customer application and needs
Presentation of project progress in the frame of VAT innovation boards based on degree of innovation, project content, project costs and project timeline
Close collaboration with colleagues from e.g. VAT particle testing, lab technicians, simulation team as well as engineering
Further development of internal project management processes, methodologies and systems
YOUR COMPETENCIES   Engineering Degree (PhD or MSc) in materials science, physics, chemistry or related field
Experience in managing highly complex multidisciplinary projects
Good understanding of economic figures and quality management
Resilient personality and strong leadership skills to drive development in cross-functional teams
Proven track record in developing and implementing technologies in a high-tech environment
Hands on mentality, analytical and systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit
Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
Minimum 5 years professional experience in an international environment combined with experience in the R&D area
Knowledge in vacuum, vacuum applications/processes and semiconductor industry is beneficial
Strong English and German language capabilities

You can already show success stories in technology development, and you are highly motivated to work in project management. You are used to work strongly independent and proactive. You have a strong ability to work in a team and care about interdisciplinary interface functions.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities  We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .

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