Program Manager R&D, Cleco

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Program Manager drives the launch of high performance tightening tools from product specification through development to manufacturing and market introduction. The position will be responsible for the definition, execution, reporting and communication of project plans for new product developments and other major projects. The Position is located in Westhausen and reporting to the Sr. Director, R&D, Cleco Westhausen.

• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams consisting of product management, engineering, manufacturing and procurement
• Defining key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, resources and risks
• Effectively communicate project status to all project partners
• Responsible for working with partners to develop project plans and project risk analysis for all projects
• Act as the main point of contact for all internal departments (manufacturing, accounting, purchasing, packaging, etc.) regarding project activities
• Build and maintain relationships with all partners (global and domestic)
• Collaboration with management

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferredly electronics or mechatronics
• Multiple years of new product development experience
• Project Management and project leadership experience
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Project Management certification is preferred
• Fluent in German and English

• Collective agreement of the metal and electronical industry
• 30 days vacation
• Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus, payments according to collective agreement)
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike‑Leasing
• International environment
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Home Office possibility