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

Lenzing Group; Lenzing; Hybrid; EUR 44.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Restaurant on site

Flexible hours

Remote working options

Training opportunities

Bonus system

Diverse corporate culture

Bonus system

Zusammenfassung

Lenzing Group in Austria seeks a Project Manager Innovation & Application Development (Hygiene & Wipes) for a maternity cover. You will manage innovation projects, coordinate trials with partners, and translate findings into customer-focused concepts.

The role requires engineering or related degrees, project experience, and strong communication skills. Flexible hours and remote options are offered as part of a supportive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in project management, product development, or R&D
• Experience in nonwovens or hygiene applications is advantageous
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical, structured, independent work style
• Comfortable in an international, multidisciplinary environment
• English B2+ and German A2+

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Project management

Product development

R&D

Technical support

Technical support

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Natural Sciences

Biotechnology

Materials Science

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!

For the area of Commercial Nonwovens located in Lenzing, Upper Austria, we invite Innovation experts to submit applications for the role as

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

Position

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)

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter
• 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.