R&D Strategy & Project Manager

SanLucar Company; Puzol; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SanLucar seeks an experienced R&D Strategy & Project Manager to transform strategies into impactful initiatives. You will drive varietal strategy, coordinate cross-functional projects with R&D, Commercial, Product, Finance and Legal, and deliver on business objectives.

The role requires a strategic mindset with strong execution, stakeholder management, and analytical capabilities to ensure governance and timely delivery across global projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 4–6 years of experience in PMO, business transformation or related areas.
• Advanced English and Spanish; French is a plus.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans and roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects across R&D, Commercial, Product, Finance and Legal.
• Coordinate timelines, milestones, resources and dependencies; identify risks and mitigations.
• Act as the interface between R&D and Commercial/Product teams; align market needs with projects.
• Develop business cases and support portfolio prioritization and licensing discussions.
• Prepare decision materials and board reporting; ensure governance across initiatives.

Skills

Advanced English

Spanish

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Presentation & communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related fields

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join our Team as R&D Strategy & Project Manager

Join our team and help turn great strategies into reality through collaboration and execution. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and driving SanLucar's varietal strategy, transforming innovative ideas into impactful business initiatives. Working closely with R&D, Commercial, Product, Finance and Legal teams, you will ensure strategic projects are successfully delivered and aligned with business objectives. If you are a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and enjoy working in an international environment, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth and success of SanLucar's global varietal portfolio.

• You will translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans, implementation roadmaps and measurable business outcomes.
• You will lead cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring alignment, execution excellence and timely delivery.
• You will coordinate project timelines, milestones, resources and dependencies while proactively identifying risks and mitigation actions.
• You will act as the key interface between R&D and Commercial/Product teams, integrating market needs, customer requirements and commercial priorities into varietal projects.
• You will develop and evaluate business cases for strategic initiatives, assessing commercial, operational and financial implications.
• You will support portfolio prioritization through business, profitability and investment analyses.
• You will facilitate collaboration between producers, subsidiaries, breeders and other external stakeholders worldwide.
• You will maintain a consolidated overview of the global R&D project portfolio and provide transparency on project progress, resource allocation and risks.
• You will prepare decision-making materials, executive presentations and Board reporting to support strategic discussions.
• You will ensure governance standards and project methodologies are consistently applied across strategic initiatives.
• You will support the design and implementation of licensing structures and contractual frameworks together with Legal and Finance teams.
• You will contribute to negotiations and ensure alignment between contractual structures, project economics and business objectives.

Why become a SanLucarian?

• Feel comfortable leaving your suit behind! We don’t have a dress code
• You’ll find a dynamic and fast paced work environment with plenty of opportunities to grow
• We are as colorful and diverse as our product range - bringing together more than 36 nationalities and always happy to welcome new perspectives
• Besides hard work, we also know how to celebrate and enjoy afterworks, team events and company celebrations
• To keep our community connected, we regularly organize meetups and teambuilding activities
• We support continuous learning and development through trainings and our SanLucar Talent Growth programmes
• Our flexible working system & home office policy support work life balance
• We care about our work environment so we can enjoy spacious offices as well as our rooftop canteen
• We offer competitive compensation and attractive benefits
• Enjoy additional perks such as entertainment discounts and flexible remuneration options
• That’s just a glimpse of what it means to be a SanLucarian

What you’ll bring along

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Strategy or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience in Project Management, PMO, Business Transformation, Corporate Development, Consulting, Commercial Strategy, Variety Development, Business Analysis or similar functions.
• Advanced English and Spanish skills.
• French is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on execution approach.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures and geographies.