Project Manager

FAAC Simply automatic.; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company canteen

Health insurance

Annual welfare €200

Parental support

Other benefits

Job summary

FAAC Technologies in Bologna is seeking a Project Manager to join the Headquarters in Zola Predosa. You will lead the Obeya environment, coordinate cross-functional teams and drive delivery of product development projects in line with Lean Thinking principles.

You will manage budgets, KPIs, and stakeholder communications, report to senior leadership, and promote continuous improvement across the portfolio. The role requires 5–10 years in PM and an engineering degree, with PMP desirability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Availability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects ensuring on-time, on-cost delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Define and maintain integrated project plans across scope, milestones, deliverables and resources.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration, accountability and high performance.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders with clear communication and timely decisions.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and Obeya visual management; provide regular status updates.
• Control budgets, forecasts and resources to optimize workload allocation.
• Identify and mitigate risks; drive corrective and contingency actions.
• Coordinate all stakeholders in product development and ensure proper governance.
• Ensure documentation standards and archiving; support portfolio planning.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Communication skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Travel availability

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

FAAC Technologies is a global leader in access automation and parking solutions, with over 4,400 employees across 31 countries on 5 continents. Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and founded in 1965, we design innovative systems that simplify and secure the movement of people and vehicles—whether through automatic gates, access control, doors, or smart parking solutions. Our two main business areas, Access Solutions and Parking Solutions, serve customers worldwide with a constant commitment to quality, innovation, and service.

Working in R&D Mechatronics at FAAC Technologies

At FAAC Technologies, working in R&D Mechatronics means designing the future. You will immerse yourself in a wide range of products. You will be at the crossroads of technology and creativity, in an environment that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration. Every idea matters. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow within your discipline and beyond.

Here, your ideas open doors. Your talent opens opportunities and, together, we open worlds

The Role

FAAC Technologies is looking for a Project Manager to join its Headquarters in Zola Predosa (Bologna).

The successful candidate will join the Product Portfolio team within the R&D Department and will be responsible for leading the Obeya environment, driving cross-functional collaboration, visual management and alignment among stakeholders to support the successful delivery of product development projects in line with Lean Thinking principles.

Key Responsabilities

• Lead assigned product development projects, ensuring achievement of targets related to time-to-market, product cost, CAPEX/OPEX and overall business objectives.
• Define, develop and maintain integrated project plans, coordinating scope, milestones, deliverables, resources and cross-functional activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and engage multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and high performance.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, alignment of expectations, timely decision-making and resolution of project issues.
• Monitor project execution and performance through KPIs, visual management practices within the Obeya environment and digital project management tools, ensuring full visibility of progress, risks and opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and resources, ensuring effective cost control and optimal allocation of workloads across all project activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, driving corrective and contingency actions to minimize impacts on project objectives.
• Coordinate all stakeholders involved in product development, including the Obeya team and cross-functional contributors, ensuring alignment and effective execution.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, processes and documentation standards, including the accuracy and proper archiving of technical documentation.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership (Head of Product Portfolio, Product Portfolio Director and CTO) on project status, performance and key risks, while supporting portfolio planning and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by promoting best practices, standardizing methodologies and capturing lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

What do You need to be successful?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Mechanical or Management Engineering).
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams within a cross-functional and international environment.
• 5–10 years of experience in project management, preferably within product development and/or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies; PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive alignment across multiple functions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of additional languages will be considered as a plus.
• Availability to travel internationally when required.

What do we offer:

Contract type: Permanent employment contract governed by the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) Confapi Metalmeccanica (CNEL C018).

Gross Annual Salary (RAL): €50.000-55.000, depending on professional experience, technical skills, and how well the profile matches the requirements of the position.

Variable remuneration:

• Annual company performance bonus of up to €2,500 (gross)
• Possibility of access to an individual variable bonus

Welfare and benefits:

• Company canteen
• EBM health insurance with coverage for dependent family members and UniSalute supplementary health plan
• Annual welfare of €200 as provided by the National Collective Labour Agreement
• Extensive measures to support parenthood
• Additional company benefits as provided (agreements with local service providers)

Work organization:

• Possibility of flexible working hours and smart working with agreed arrangements

At FAAC Technologies, our commitment to equality and inclusion reflects our intention to cultivate a work environment that acknowledges and values the uniqueness of each individual and embraces diversity in all its forms. The position is open to candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender (Law 903/77), sexual orientation, or disability.