Innovation-Driven Technical Project Manager

IHC Merwede Holding B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Home office allowance

40 vacation days + buy/sell option

Pension plan

Job summary

Royal IHC seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to own development and implementation of innovative products and technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams across Technology & Innovation, product management and business units, ensuring delivery from concept to implementation, on time and within budget.

You’ll translate business needs into project plans, manage scope and risks, and engage stakeholders at all levels to align on objectives and success criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in product development, engineering projects or technology development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, organisational and communication skills.
• Structured, pragmatic and results-oriented.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical product development and innovation projects from concept through implementation.
• Translate business requirements and functional specifications into structured project plans and execution strategies.
• Manage project scope, budget, planning, risks, resources and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, technology and business stakeholders.
• Identify synergies and dependencies across product initiatives, market groups and business units.
• Build alignment between technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project proposals, progress updates and decision papers to the Project Board and senior management.
• Drive effective governance and ensure projects meet quality, performance and compliance requirements.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage issues, risks and change requests.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes and ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Engineering background

English proficiency

Dutch language (nice to have)

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Royal IHC seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to own development and implementation of innovative products and technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams across Technology & Innovation, product management and business units, ensuring delivery from concept to implementation, on time and within budget.

You’ll translate business needs into project plans, manage scope and risks, and engage stakeholders at all levels to align on objectives and success criteria.