Project Manager - Textile Innovation & Digital Technologies (f/m/d)

ZipRecruiter; Weinheim (Kernstadt); Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global technology group is seeking a Project Manager for Textile Innovation & Digital Technologies. This role involves managing complex R&D projects at the intersection of textiles and emerging technologies, requiring a PhD and expertise in data-driven development. The position offers a diverse environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across international teams.

Leistungen

Cafeteria with fresh food

Company pension plan

Corporate events

Health management support

Public transportation allowance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in R&D or innovation-driven environments.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, data science, and digitalization.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management with analytical and implementation skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage complex R&D projects integrating textiles and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and present results to stakeholders.
• Build partnerships and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Kenntnisse

Data-driven development

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

PhD in Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, or related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

SQL

Azure

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.

You support our team as

Project Manager - Textile Innovation & Digital Technologies (f/m/d)

• Manage highly complex research & development projects at the intersection of technical textiles, combined with emerging technologies such as machine learning, data science, AI, digitalization and related fields.
• Leverage physics-based modelling and AI tools to formulate and predict textile behaviour and performance, enhancing innovation and improving project results.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives within the Freudenberg Group and actively contributing to the growth and development of internal business areas & internal projects.
• Present project results to internal/external partners, senior leadership, and diverse audiences, while actively driving new project acquisition efforts.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary and international teams with a high level of stakeholder engagement.

• PhD (or equivalent) and strong expertise in Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record in hands-on data-driven development (e.g., machine learning, data science, AI, digitalization), evidenced by projects, publications, start-ups, or consulting assignments.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in industry, ideally within R&D or innovation-driven environments.
• Proficiency in programming such as Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with databases (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB), web frameworks (e.g. Flask), and cloud technologies (e.g. Azure).
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, ideally with a stage-gate process, showcasing strong analytical, problem-solving, and implementation skills. Skilled in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration across international teams.

Cafeteria/ Canteen

We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Company Pension

Save for retirement with the company's help.

Corporate Events

We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

Health Management

We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.

Public Transportation Allowance

Commute more affordable thanks to public transport allowance.

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