Project Manager Innovation & Application Development (Hygiene & Wipes) (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover

Lenzing AG; Lenzing; Remote; EUR 44.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work options

Zusammenfassung

Lenzing AG in Austria seeks a Project Manager for Innovation & Application Development in Hygiene & Wipes, on a maternity cover basis. You will lead and coordinate innovation projects, manage trials with partners, and translate technical results into customer benefits, supporting sales and product management.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering or natural sciences, plus experience in R&D, PM, and technical support. The role offers international exposure and remote work options.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Textile Technology, Paper Technology or related field.
• Experience in project management, product development, application development, R&D or technical customer support.
• Experience in nonwovens or hygiene applications is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Management and coordination of innovation and development projects in hygiene and wipes applications.
• Planning, coordination and evaluation of trials with internal and external partners.
• Translate technical findings into customer benefits, concepts and value propositions.
• Support Sales, Product Management and Technical Customer Service with application know‑how and technical expertise.
• Identify market needs and development opportunities for fiber-based hygiene solutions.
• Prepare and present project results, reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate in innovation activities, claim development and IP generation.
• Network across functions and regions to support project execution and knowledge transfer.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Product development

Application development

R&D

Technical support

Ausbildung

Engineering or natural sciences degree

Jobbeschreibung

From wood to pulp to fiber - this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a Carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.

Make the right choice and contribute to our GOOD FIBRATIONS!

Project Manager Innovation & Application Development (Hygiene & Wipes) (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover

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Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• Management and coordination of innovation and development projects in the field of hygiene and wipes applications
• Planning, coordination and evaluation of trials in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Translation of technical findings into customer-relevant benefits, product concepts and value propositions
• Support of Sales, Product Management and Technical Customer Service with application know-how and technical expertise
• Identification of market needs and development opportunities for fiber-based hygiene solutions
• Preparation and presentation of project results, technical reports and recommendations
• Collaboration in innovation activities, claim development and intellectual property generation
• Active networking across functions and regions to support efficient project execution and knowledge transfer

Our expectations for this exciting role

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Textile Technology, Paper Technology or a related field
• Experience in project management, product development, application development, R&D or technical customer support
• Experience in nonwovens or hygiene applications is considered an advantage
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset and structured and independent way of working
• Comfortable working in an international and multidisciplinary environment
• English language skills at B2 level or above, German language skills at A2 level or above
• Please note: the initial expected duration for this position is 12-14 months (possibility for extension following this period)

The monthly gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 4.300.- with a willingness to overpay - depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.