Global R&D & Technology Project Manager

KYOCERA Fastening Solutions France; Sunds; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera Fastening Solutions in Sunds, Denmark, seeks a Project Manager – R&D & Technology to lead product development and technology initiatives across a global supplier network. You will work with suppliers, development partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and innovative solutions that align with business goals.

You will influence product development, strengthen supplier partnerships, and contribute to technology advancements across Europe and Asia in a highly

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management, Product Development, Engineering, R&D, or a similar technical role.
• Structured approach with strong execution skills and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing external suppliers or international partners.
• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical products, or industrial environments preferred; Asia-based suppliers a bonus.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and product development processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, technical documentation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product development and technology projects with external suppliers and strategic partners.
• Define project plans, milestones, deliverables, and timelines; monitor progress for successful execution.
• Identify risks and dependencies and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Drive development activities through strategic suppliers with a focus on collaboration and execution.
• Coordinate activities across Product Management, Sales, Purchasing, Stock Control, Operations, and R&D.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and partners; contribute to consolidation and complexity reduction.
• Support portfolio optimization and continuous improvements while ensuring documentation standards and processes.
• Travel internationally (about 30 days/year) to suppliers and partners in Asia to support execution.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Engineering

R&D

Supplier development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Kyocera Fastening Solutions in Sunds, Denmark, seeks a Project Manager – R&D & Technology to lead product development and technology initiatives across a global supplier network. You will work with suppliers, development partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and innovative solutions that align with business goals.

You will influence product development, strengthen supplier partnerships, and contribute to technology advancements across Europe and Asia in a highly