Senior R&D Project Manager (M/F/D)

DE04 Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH; Waldbronn; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross‑functional product development initiatives spanning software and hardware. You will drive execution from concept to commercialization, coordinating software, hardware, firmware, and operations teams to meet scope, schedule and quality targets.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent English communication, and a track record of delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects in regulated environments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in product development environments.
• Proven experience managing software development projects.
• Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary product development projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage complex new product development and product enhancement projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering software, hardware, verification, regulatory, and commercialization activities.
• Drive project execution while balancing scope, schedule, quality, cost, and risk.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with strategic business priorities.
• Partner closely with Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Scientific, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Service teams.
• Ensure alignment of development schedules, integration activities, verification plans, and release readiness.
• Facilitate effective communication and decision‑making across global, cross‑functional teams.
• Resolve project issues and remove barriers to execution.
• Support teams utilizing hybrid development methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Software development

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description The Senior Project Manager leads complex cross-functional product development projects involving both software and hardware engineering teams in the Cell and Biomolecular Analysis Division. This role is responsible for driving project execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements and quality standards. The successful candidate brings strong project leadership experience within complex product development environments and is comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, firmware, systems engineering, scientific, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex new product development and product enhancement projects. Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering software, hardware, verification, regulatory, and commercialization activities. Drive project execution while balancing scope, schedule, quality, cost, and risk. Ensure alignment of project objectives with strategic business priorities.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Scientific, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Service teams. Ensure alignment of development schedules, integration activities, verification plans, and release readiness. Facilitate effective communication and decision‑making across global, cross‑functional teams. Resolve project issues and remove barriers to execution. Support teams utilizing hybrid development methodologies.
• Governance & Risk Management: Establish project governance structures and reporting mechanisms. Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and dependencies. Escalate critical issues and provide data‑driven recommendations to leadership. Prepare and present project status, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to management.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote project management best practices across the organization. Contribute to process improvements, portfolio management activities, and PMO initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in product development environments.
• Proven experience managing software development projects.
• Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary product development projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification preferred.
• Experience in applying Agile, hybrid, and predictive development methodologies in product development environments.
• Experience in leading projects involving both software and hardware development is desirable.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: R&D

Company Culture

As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting‑edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life‑changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us.

Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.