Senior Project Manager R&D - Technology Expert Decarbonisation

Senior Project Manager R&D - Technology Expert Decarbonisation

Full-time

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste‑to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

• Lead and drive the decarbonisation R&D program as Technology Expert Decarbonisation, combining deep technical expertise with strong conceptual thinking.
• Act as the principal expert for the assessment and development of the decarbonisation technology portfolio.
• Contribute actively to decarbonisation R&D projects, ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team of R&D engineers, with potential for future team leadership responsibilities.
• Support system‑level problem solving through both high‑level conceptual understanding and deep technical analysis.
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders in a dynamic and uncertain R&D environment.

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant professional experience in engineering, R&D, or decarbonisation‑related fields.
• Strong expertise in decarbonisation technologies and R&D environments.
• Proven ability to combine strategic/conceptual thinking with detailed technical problem solving.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical engineering teams.
• Hands‑on experience managing or contributing to complex R&D projects.
• Collaborative, self‑driven, and comfortable working autonomously in uncertain environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted with a reference letter and a motivation letter (maximum 1 page) written without the use of AI.

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team‑oriented working atmosphere in an international company
• Personal development opportunities through our Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies:
Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.