Project Managers 40u​/w

Standplaats: LEIDEN
Dur: 01-10
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Reageren voor: 25-09-2026
Project:
Project Managers
Project Manager | 32-40 hr | Leiden | Aerospace & Technology | Project Management |

Start date:

September 2026 | Duration: 1 year deta-vast
Airbus Tech Hub NL

Start date:

September 2026 (October 2026 is still possible)

Hours:

32-40 hours per week (40 preferred)

Location:

Leiden, Netherlands
Duration: 1 year deta, thereafter a possible option for a permanent position
Travel:
Up to 10%
Company description   At Airbus Tech Hub NL, we work on the development of innovative technologies that contribute to the future of aviation. The Tech Hub focuses on Research & Technology (R&T) projects aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, working together with industry partners, knowledge institutes, universities and governmental organisations.
The team operates at the intersection of technology, research and business. You will work in a highly collaborative environment where engineers, project leaders and external partners come together to turn innovative technological developments into concrete results.
About the role   For Airbus Tech Hub NL, we are looking for a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of several technical Research & Technology projects.
In this role, you will work closely with Project Leaders and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for keeping projects on track in terms of planning, budget, deliverables and quality. A key part of the role is translating technical developments into clear actions, reports and project deliverables.
Many projects are publicly funded and involve contracts, budgets and formal project deliverables. You will therefore play an important role in ensuring that contractual and financial obligations are properly monitored and fulfilled.
You will report operationally to the Head of Airbus Tech Hub NL and work closely with team leads, engineers, other project managers and supporting departments such as Finance and Legal.

Your role & responsibilities     Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables and budgets
Support Project Leaders in the structured execution of technical R&T projects
Monitor technical deliverables and translate complex technical developments into clear actions and reports
Manage project budgets, contracts, risks and financial reporting
Coordinate contractual and reporting obligations related to publicly funded projects
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance, Legal and Communications
Manage external stakeholders, including industry partners, knowledge institutes, universities and governmental organisations
Maintain project documentation, progress reports, risk registers and KPIs
Facilitate workshops and project meetings using, where appropriate, Lean, Agile, Scrum or Design Thinking methodologies
Support project proposals for national and EU-funded R&T projects
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and governance

Your profile   You are a structured and proactive Project Manager who enjoys working in a technical and innovative environment. You are comfortable working with different stakeholders and are able to understand technical concepts and translate them into practical project actions.
You bring     Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field
Approximately 2-5 years of relevant project management experience

Experience with stakeholder management in a complex environment
Demonstrable experience managing budgets and contracts
Sufficient technical understanding to work effectively with engineers and understand technical project deliverables
Strong organisational and communication skills
Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Excellent command of English

Experience with publicly funded research projects, research consortia or public-private partnerships is a strong advantage

Experience with SAP is a plus
Knowledge of Lean methodologies and/or a project management certification such as PMP, IPMA or Scrum is a plus

Experience with in aerospace, high-tech innovation, energy transition or a similar technical environment is highly desirable.
Candidates with significantly more than 5 years of relevant project management experience may be considered overqualified for the scope and level of this position.
What we offer     A challenging project management role within an innovative aerospace technology environment
The opportunity to contribute to projects focused on the future and decarbonisation of aviation
Close collaboration with engineers, universities, industry partners and governmental organisations
Exposure to technically complex and publicly funded R&T projects
A highly collaborative and international working environment
A 1-year deta-vast assignment with a possible option for a permanent position afterwards
For questions: robert.vandenouwelant
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