Head of I&D Projects

How do you turn a visionary product roadmap into a synchronized, high‑velocity execution engine? That is the question you will answer every day.

• Lead and coach a team of high‑performing Project Managers, fostering a culture of extreme ownership and psychological safety.
• Translate the Product Roadmap into a detailed I&D Master Schedule while managing technical dependencies and a robust Phase‑Gate process.
• Own the I&D Resource Map, conducting strategic capacity planning to balance workloads across Engineering, SW, and Innovation teams.
• Secure necessary internal investments or external partnerships by identifying talent and infrastructure gaps.
• Mitigate macro‑level risks, from technical blockers to supply chain delays, in close collaboration with project leads.
• Ensure all I&D outputs meet international regulations and internal quality protocols.
• Manage the total I&D budget, tracking Capex/Opex and providing accurate financial forecasts to leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Executive Team, translating technical milestones into strategic business updates.

• You hold a BEng/MSc in Engineering or Computer Science and have spent 10+ years in high‑tech I&D (with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/PMO role).
• You have a proven track record of bringing physical products to global markets through integrated HW/SW development cycles.
• You are a master of PM tools (Jira, MS Project, Azure Dev Ops) and use data to forecast timelines and resource needs with confidence.
• You are assertive yet collaborative, able to hold technical teams to strict deadlines while keeping morale and engagement high.
• You are fluent in English; fluency in Dutch is highly appreciated.

• Working for a Great Place to Work certified company.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Commuting allowance: our teams work hybrid and this role involves occasional travels.
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days).
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• High‑quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise‑canceling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role.
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high‑performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks.

We will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy.