Hardware Systems Project Manager

vwr; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Hillegom, Netherlands, is seeking a Project Manager - Single-Use Systems to lead end-to-end delivery of custom Single-Use Hardware Systems, guiding projects from contract signing through engineering, manufacturing, installation and handover.

This role suits a project professional who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and collaborates with customers, engineering teams, suppliers and global partners to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or life sciences projects.
• Strong project management skills coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and external contractors.
• Structured and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Experience in regulated industries, bioprocessing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or single-use technologies is highly advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from contract award through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Leading engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and implementation activities.
• Proactively managing project risks and scope changes to maximize project success.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing project plans, schedules, progress reports, and presentations.
• Coordinating internal stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams.
• Managing suppliers and subcontractors, including purchase orders and follow-up activities.
• Working closely with co-design partners and external contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Leading critical project milestones including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ activities, and final customer approval.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all required project documentation.
• Coaching and motivating project team members while promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Job description

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision, assists in the planning and execution of product R&D projects while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. Helps ensure consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Executes high quality, integrated cross-functional plans for projects. Applies best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects. Interacts with research and development, marketing, manufacturing and regulatory departments. Project Manager Single-Use Systems

Hillegom, Netherlands

Full-time | 1-Year Contract with Permanent Opportunity

Ready to lead innovative projects that make a real impact?

Do you enjoy managing complex technical projects from concept to completion? Are you passionate about working with customers, engineering teams, and global partners to deliver high-quality solutions? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Project Manager - Single-Use Systems to join our team in Hillegom. In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of custom Single-Use Hardware Systems, guiding projects from contract signing through engineering, manufacturing, installation, and final handover to the customer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to achieve exceptional results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing projects from contract award through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Leading engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and implementation activities.
• Proactively managing project risks and scope changes to maximize project success.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing project plans, schedules, progress reports, and presentations.
• Coordinating internal stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams.
• Managing suppliers and subcontractors, including purchase orders and follow-up activities.
• Working closely with co-design partners and external contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Leading critical project milestones including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ activities, and final customer approval.
• Ensuring timely delivery of all required project documentation.
• Coaching and motivating project team members while promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or life sciences projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and external contractors.
• A structured and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Experience in regulated industries, bioprocessing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or single-use technologies is highly advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is beneficial.

What We Offer

• A challenging and visible role within an international organization.
• The opportunity to lead impactful projects that support innovation in life sciences and bioprocessing.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A one-year contract with the intention to convert to a permanent contract following a positive evaluation.

Join Us

If you're ready to take ownership of exciting customer projects and help deliver innovative solutions that support scientific and healthcare advancements, we would love to hear from you.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

Disclaimer:

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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