R&D Project Manager, Robotics & Automation

Novanta Inc.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novanta is seeking a Project Manager on our Research & Development team in Barcelona to drive new products from concept through launch, building a solid foundation in program management and cross‑functional experience.

You will lead engineering, product management, procurement, sales and manufacturing teams, create and follow project plans, track RAID items, prepare charters and KPIs, and communicate progress to senior leadership for high visibility and growth.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of Project Management experience
• 3-5 years cumulative experience working on or managing projects
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration across different disciplines
• Motivated - be able to take direction and work independently to achieve goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project (or similar project management software tool experience)
• Desired PMP certification is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or ISO13485 compliance is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams - including engineering, product management, procurement, sales, and manufacturing - to deliver projects to agreed scope and timeline.
• Create and follow project management plans from project inception to closure, in alignment with Novanta’s ISO 9001‑compliant Product Development Process and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Record, track, and monitor project and program RAID items such as risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions.
• Track and monitor action items through to closure and document key decisions.
• Manage and support project resources, including internal teams and technical resources.
• Create and manage key project documentation such as project charters, meeting minutes, KPIs, and project closure presentations.
• Manage timelines to ensure key deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed during design and development, facilitating clear communication with internal stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of projects in line with Novanta’s Product Development Process (or the customer’s development process, as applicable).
• Coordinate and help prepare project business reviews for senior executives, aligning with internal stakeholders such as product marketing, development, procurement, and finance.
• Partner with engineering teams to gain exposure to product roadmaps and capability development.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team collaboration

MS Office

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

Smartsheet

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Novanta is seeking a Project Manager on our Research & Development team in Barcelona to drive new products from concept through launch, building a solid foundation in program management and cross‑functional experience.

You will lead engineering, product management, procurement, sales and manufacturing teams, create and follow project plans, track RAID items, prepare charters and KPIs, and communicate progress to senior leadership for high visibility and growth.