Project Manager Synthetics (m/f/d)

BMI Deutschland GmbH; Heusenstamm; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike

Commuting allowance

Free parking

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Company pension scheme

Health benefits

Job summary

BMI Deutschland GmbH in Germany seeks a senior R&D Project Manager to lead end-to-end waterproofing projects and drive process development. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and ensure robust documentation from research results to production transfer.

The role requires a university degree in chemistry/engineering (PhD preferred) and strong English skills. Travel within the BMI Group is expected, and the position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Technical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a PhD.
• Expert knowledge and experience in waterproofing technology is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Solid understanding of the synthetic membrane waterproofing business and practical experience in the application of synthetic membranes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RD&E projects from concept to validation in production environments.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders, including third-party suppliers, universities, and institutes across the BMI Group.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports and product/process specifications derived from research results.
• Oversee laboratory work and validate applications in R&D projects.
• Monitor industry trends and represent BMI at trade fairs and conferences; liaise with internal sales teams, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory leadership

English language

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Mobility

Education

University degree in Chemistry

Technical Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

PhD

Job description

Your key responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management & Process Development: Prepare, manage, and coordinate RD&E projects from initial recipe development and production process design to final validation, ensuring seamless implementation within production environments.
• Collaboration: Lead projects in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including third-party suppliers, universities, and research institutes across the full BMI Group.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and present comprehensive project reports, as well as detailed product and process specifications derived from research results.
• Laboratory Leadership: Conduct and oversee laboratory work related to R&D projects, including the rigorous validation of applications.
• Innovation & Monitoring: Stay abreast of industry trends, professional literature, and patents to positively influence development. Represent BMI at trade fairs and conferences while consulting with internal sales teams (PLG), suppliers, and customers.

Your Profile:

• Educational Background: University degree in Chemistry, Technical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a PhD.
• Proven expert knowledge and extensive experience in the field of waterproofing technology is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Industry Expertise: Solid understanding of the synthetic membrane waterproofing business and practical experience in the application of synthetic membranes.
• Technical Passion: A strong drive to acquire and deepen knowledge in synthetic technologies, specifically PVC (monomeric and polymeric) and TPO.
• Partner Management: Demonstrated experience working effectively with external partners and international suppliers.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (the primary language for group-wide project discussion).
• Core Competencies: Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Analytical problem-solving ability and leadership qualities.
• High level of integrity, motivation, and safety consciousness.
• Excellent team spirit and the ability to work in a cross-border, multicultural environment.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly within the BMI Group.

What we offer:

Based on hiring location it would include a range of the following:

• Future-Proof Compensation: Attractive salary package & company pension scheme
• Work-Life-Balance: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours & primarily office-based work with a regular mobile office option
• Diverse Mobility Solutions: Job bike (JobRad), commuting allowance & free parking
• Support for Families: Childcare cost subsidy & pme Family Service
• Focus on Further Development: Individual development and training opportunities
• Health Matters: Health benefits & BMI supplementary health insurance fund (Zuschusskasse)