R&D Project Manager

Idemia; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology firm is seeking an R&D Project Manager in Bochum, Germany, to lead high-impact security research projects. The role requires a strong background in engineering or computer science, leadership skills, and proficiency in both German and English. The ideal candidate will have experience managing interdisciplinary teams and be flexible for travel within Europe. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence innovative projects.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in leading interdisciplinary research projects.
• Ability to coordinate complex international teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project activities.

Aufgaben

• Acquire security research projects funded by federal and European bodies.
• Supervise ongoing projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with scientific partners and end users.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Communication in German

Communication in English

Knowledge in biometrics

Knowledge in image/video processing

Ausbildung

University degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting‑edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography , we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

Purpose

We are looking for a R&D Project Manager to join our international team and contribute to high-impact European and German projects in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Missions

• Acquisition of projects in the field of security research funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) or the European Commission (Horizon Europe, Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society)
• Active advancement and independent supervision of ongoing security research projects, including technical leadership of IDEMIA’s contributions and mentoring of junior engineers / researchers
• Close collaboration with scientific and technical partners, especially end users, in ongoing projects and funding applications, as well as participation in or moderation of project meetings
• Presentation of project results (internally, within the project consortium, or externally at conferences and other events), as well as administrative support of ongoing research projects
• Collaboration with a team of French colleagues also working on research projects

Profile & Other Information

• A completed university degree in a relevant field such as engineering, computer science, physics, or a related technical discipline
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable role, with proven success in acquiring and leading interdisciplinary research projects
• Leadership skills and the ability to coordinate complex (inter)national teams
• Knowledge in the fields of biometrics or image / video processing is desirable
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within Europe for project-related activities
• Strong communication skills in both German and English, written and spoken