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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Structure R&D activities and ways of working
- Define how the different types of R&D activities should be managed (planning, governance, tracking, documentation)
- Standardize project management practices across the department (processes, templates, tools, Project Manager and PMO scopes)
- Lead the PMO team
- Manage and develop a team of Project Management Officers supporting priority projects, monitoring performance and coordinating with support departments (Legal, Purchasing)
- Set team priorities and allocate PMO support across the portfolio
- Ensure consistent and effective support to Project Managers
- Organize prioritization and follow-up
- Define and run the process to select and prioritize R&D activities
- Organize regular portfolio and project reviews
- Ensure activities are properly planned and kept up to date
- Track performance and support decision-making
- Define and track key indicators (progress, risks, budget, resources)
- Maintain a consolidated and up-to-date view of the R&D portfolio (status, spend, resource allocation) and provide clear reporting to support prioritization and resource allocation decisions
- Coordinate with support functions and funding activities
- Structure interactions with Legal and Purchasing (contracts, suppliers, procurement)
- Support identification of funding opportunities (grants, subsidies) and application processes
- Ensure these activities are anticipated and integrated into project planning
- Ensure quality and ISO 9001 compliance
- Define and document required processes
- Prepare the department for certification (documentation, audits)
- Ensure processes are applied and continuously improved
- Improve ways of working
- Identify inefficiencies and simplify processes
- Support adoption of tools and good project management practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in an R&D environment
- Experience leading or structuring a PMO, including portfolio oversight and team management
- Ability to bring structure and clarity in complex environments
- Strong analytical skills
- Budget tracking and cost control
- Leadership and team management skills
- Ability to align and influence stakeholders
- Clear and concise communication
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementportfolio managementbudget trackingcost controlperformance trackingprocess documentationISO 9001 complianceR&D managementanalytical skillsteam management
Soft Skills
leadershipclear communicationstakeholder alignmentproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinfluencepragmatic mindsetclarity in complex environmentsteam prioritizationprocess improvement
Certifications
Master’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in ScienceMaster’s degree in BusinessPMO certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)ISO 9001 certificationAgile certificationLean certificationSix Sigma certificationCertified ScrumMaster (CSM)