R&D Program Manager

Lantek; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Global exposure

Innovation-driven

Cross-country collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Lantek, a leader in software solutions for Industry 4.0, is seeking an experienced R&D Program Manager to drive a strategic international software transformation into a single global Cloud platform. The role coordinates product strategy, development, and business stakeholders across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in program or project management within software environments, strong cross-functional coordination, and expertise in Agile methods.

Formación

• 8+ years managing programs/projects in software or product development.
• Experience coordinating cross-country stakeholders across multiple countries and entities.
• Ability to align business, product, engineering and operations in matrix organizations.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and Agile environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transformation of multiple solutions into a unified Cloud platform.
• Define program structure, governance, KPIs, and execution roadmap.
• Coordinate international cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering and Business.
• Manage risks, dependencies, timelines, and program execution.
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Program leadership

Multicultural coordination

Agile software

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's in Software Engineering/CS

PMP/PRINCE2 (valued)

Herramientas

Jira

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT US

Lantek is a leading multinational company in software solutions for the industrial sector, specialized in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.

With over 400 professionals and presence in 17 countries, we are committed to continuous innovation to optimize manufacturing processes on a global scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced R&D Program Manager, responsible for leading and coordinating a strategic international software transformation program aimed at consolidating multiple existing software solutions into a single global Cloud platform.

This position will drive the program end-to-end, coordinating international teams and aligning product strategy, software development, and business stakeholders.

This role requires a strong combination of program leadership, technical understanding, and stakeholder management in complex international environments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the transformation of multiple existing solutions into a unified Cloud platform.
• Define program structure, governance, KPIs, and execution roadmap.
• Coordinate international cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Business areas.
• Manage risks, dependencies, timelines, and program execution.
• Align distributed teams and foster a strong collaborative culture.
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to senior leadership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Technical background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in Program or Project Management within software or product development environments.
• Strong experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries, legal entities, business units, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and align business, product, engineering, and operations stakeholders in international matrix organizations.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and agile environments.

Highly Valued

• Experience in industrial software environments such as MES, ERP, CAD/CAM, manufacturing execution, or other Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Familiarity with Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or similar certifications.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong execution and delivery focus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and program management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Structured, KPI-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities.

WHY JOIN LANTEK?

• Lead a strategic global transformation initiative with high business impact.
• Work in an international and innovation-driven environment.
• Be part of a company shaping the future of digital manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multicultural teams across multiple countries and technologies.
• Opportunity to influence organizational evolution and contribute to state-of-the-art products.

Disclaimer:

The data controller of your personal data is Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions, S.L.U with tax identification number B-01395698. Your personal data will be collected and processed according to all applicable regulations and specifically to GDPR 2016/679 and Organic Law 3/2018 of the 5th of December. Your personal data will be collected for the purpose of evaluating your application for the selection process and will be kept for the terms established by law. We remind you that you can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation of processing and portability by writing to [e-mail]. We also inform you that your data will not be subject to automated individual decisions or transfers to countries outside the EEA. For more information you can consult our privacy policy at https://www.lantek.com/es/aviso-legal