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Project Leader - Heat Pump Development (f/m/div.)
About this role
Your contribution to something big: Heat pump technology plays an important role in more efficient residential heating and cooling. Join our cross-functional product development team in Aveiro and contribute to bringing innovative heat pump solutions successfully from concept to market. As Project Leader - Heat Pump Development , you will take ownership of complex product development projects, bringing together technical teams, stakeholders and project requirements to enable successful product launches.
Your responsibilities will include: Lead heat pump development projects from requirements definition through development, validation, product launch and market handover; Apply the Time-to-Market (TTM) process throughout the product development lifecycle; Lead and coordinate international, cross-functional project teams toward common project goals; Plan, monitor and report on project scope, milestones, resources and performance; Manage project budgets and product costs , ensuring transparency throughout the development process; Coordinate with related projects as well as internal and external stakeholders; Identify project risks at an early stage and drive proactive mitigation measures; Support effective decision-making by creating transparency around priorities, risks and project status.
What distinguishes you: Education Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Experience Experience leading complex product development or engineering projects , ideally across the full product lifecycle; Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams in an international environment; Experience with product development phases from requirements and planning through validation, launch and market handover.
Know-how Strong knowledge of project management methods and tools , including planning, risk management, stakeholder management, budget management and project reporting; Good technical understanding, enabling you to discuss technical topics, challenge assumptions and support effective project decisions; Knowledge of Time-to-Market (TTM) or comparable product development processes is an advantage; PMP or a comparable project management certification is considered a plus.