Senior R&D Project Manager

Landis+Gyr Oy; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy solutions company in Jyväskylä is looking for a Senior R&D Project Manager to drive software development projects in the smart energy sector. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, budget oversight, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and experience managing complex, multi-site projects. The role offers a flexible working model and a supportive work community.

Benefits

Wellbeing support including Epassi flex & lunch benefit

Flexible working model

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading software development projects.
• Strong understanding of SAFe and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-site projects with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Defining and managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks.
• Overseeing project budgets and product cost control.
• Inspire and guide cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leading software development projects

Agile methodologies

Cloud-based platforms

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Certification in SAFe, Scrum, or Project Management

Job description

Overview

This role is pivotal in driving innovation and excellence across our EMEA level development initiatives. In some cases, you may also take on roles such as SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Release Manager. These roles focus on enabling Agile delivery and coordination across teams and may differ from traditional project management responsibilities. As a Senior R&D Project Manager, you will be responsible for.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Defining and managing project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Risk & Change Management: Ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks and managing change effectively.
• Budgeting: Overseeing project budgets and product cost control.
• Resource Management: Allocating and managing resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and guide cross-functional, multi-national teams with a collaborative mindset.
• Cross-Site Coordination: Align development activities across EMEA locations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Representing project interests to regional and global stakeholders.
• Knowledge Sharing: Promoting best practices and knowledge exchange across sites and departments.
• External Collaboration: Partner with global development organizations to ensure successful outcomes.
• Agile Facilitation (as needed): When acting as RTE or Release Manager, facilitate Agile ceremonies, support team alignment, and drive continuous delivery across the SAFe framework.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in leading software development projects, ideally in the smart energy sector.
• Strong understanding of SAFe and Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and modern software technologies.
• Excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-site projects with diverse teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certification in SAFe, Scrum, or Project Management (e.g., PMP).
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.

We offer you

• Exciting and meaningful career in multicultural environment embracing change for a greener tomorrow
• Talented colleagues and high performing teams
• Versatile work tasks and support for professional development
• Work community where we respect each other and have open information sharing
• Flexible working model to fit individual needs
• Wellbeing support including Epassi flex & lunch benefit, and preventive dental care support
• Modern office space designed for our needs

If you want to create a greener future with us, we would like to hear from you!

Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Please submit your application and CV latest on 16th of October 2025.