Project Managers

Position   Role:  Project Manager
Travel:  Up to 10%
About the role  As Project Manager you will support the successful delivery of technical Research & Technology (R&T) projects. You will work closely with Project Leaders, team leads, engineers and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track for planning, budgets, deliverables and quality. A key part of the role is translating technical developments into clear actions, reports and project deliverables.

You will also ensure contractual and financial obligations for publicly funded projects are monitored and fulfilled. Operational reporting is to the Head of Airbus Tech Hub NL.
Key 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 (Engineering, Finance, Legal, 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; apply Lean, Agile, Scrum or Design Thinking where appropriate
Support project proposals for national and EU-funded R&T projects
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and governance

Your profile   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or 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 deliverables
Strong organisational and communication skills
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 (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 this role
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
Competenties   You are a structured and proactive Project Manager who enjoys working in a technical and innovative environment
You are comfortable working with different stakeholders
You are able to understand technical concepts and translate them into practical project actions
Strong organisational skills
Strong communication skills

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