Engineering Project Manager

agap2 Netherlands; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Flexible hours

Dutch classes

Talent budget

Team activities

Job summary

agap2 Netherlands is seeking a Technical Project Manager to bridge technology, engineering, research and business. You will support the delivery of challenging R&T projects, manage budgets, risks and stakeholders, and translate technical work into actionable reports.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in a technical environment, strong English, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and project leaders in a European consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant Project Management experience.
• Experience in a technical, engineering, R&D or innovation environment.
• Experience with budgets and contracts.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and work with engineers.
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, milestones, deliverables, budgets and risks.
• Support Project Leaders in the execution of technical R&T projects.
• Translate technical developments into clear actions, reports and deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets, contracts and financial reporting.
• Coordinate contractual and reporting obligations for publicly funded projects.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, KPIs, risk registers and progress reports.
• Facilitate project meetings and workshops using Agile, Scrum, Lean or Design Thinking approaches where appropriate.
• Support proposals for national and EU-funded R&T projects.
• Contribute to improving project management processes and governance.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Tools

SAP

PM Certification (PMP/IPMA/Scrum)

Job description

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more.

The position

As a Technical Project Manager, you will work at the intersection of technology, engineering, research and business, collaborating with engineers, project leaders, universities, industry partners and governmental organisations. This is a role where you support the delivery of challenging Research & Technology (R&T) projects.

• Manage project planning, milestones, deliverables, budgets and risks
• Support Project Leaders in the execution of technical R&T projects
• Translate technical developments into clear actions, reports and deliverables
• Monitor project budgets, contracts and financial reporting
• Coordinate contractual and reporting obligations for publicly funded projects
• Manage internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation, KPIs, risk registers and progress reports
• Facilitate project meetings and workshops using Agile, Scrum, Lean or Design Thinking approaches where appropriate
• Support proposals for national and EU-funded R&T projects
• Contribute to improving project management processes and governance

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field
• 2–5 years of relevant Project Management experience
• Experience working in a technical, engineering, R&D or innovation environment
• Experience with budgets and contracts
• Ability to understand technical concepts and work effectively with engineers
• Strong stakeholder management skills and excellent organisational skills
• Excellent command of English

Nice to have

• Experience with publicly funded or EU-funded projects
• Experience with research consortia or public-private partnerships
• Aerospace, high-tech, energy transition or another complex technical environment
• SAP experience. Lean, Agile or Scrum knowledge
• PMP, IPMA or Scrum certification

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun?

Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities; we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hour drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2, we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!