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Bucher Emhart Glass Linkedin · Posted 2mo ago

R&D Project Manager

Planegg, Bavaria, Germany

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cross-functional R&D projects across multiple departments
  • Take full end-to-end responsibility for project planning, execution and monitoring
  • Ensure that all projects follow the defined Stage-Gate development process, including preparation, moderation, and documentation of gate reviews.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets by using both classical (waterfall) and agile project management approaches.
  • Select and apply the appropriate project methodology (agile, classical, or hybrid) depending on project scope, risk, and maturity.
  • Coordinate project teams, define work packages, clarify roles and responsibilities, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
  • Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables; proactively initiate corrective actions if required.
  • Prepare and deliver regular project status updates to project team members, department managers, and senior management.
  • Facilitate clear and transparent communication across all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure proper documentation of project results, decisions, and lessons learned.
  • Support continuous improvement of R&D project management processes and tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a comparable technical field.
  • Several years of project management experience in R&D or product development, preferably in an industrial or technology-driven environment.
  • Proven experience in managing cross-functional, interdisciplinary projects.
  • Strong skills in project planning and control, including timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets.
  • Hands-on experience with classical (waterfall) and agile project management methods; experience with hybrid approaches is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to provide clear status updates to team members and management.
  • Strong organizational skills with a structured, solution-oriented working style.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, set priorities, and drive projects to completion.
  • Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
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