Interim PM — Lead Hardware-Software Lab Integration

CLS Services; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DIFFER (Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research) seeks an Interim Project Manager for the SDL4EC Self-Driving Laboratory initiative in Eindhoven. You will align hardware and software teams, define milestones, and manage resources to maintain momentum under the project’s multidisciplinary environment.

You will coordinate with DIFFERS management structures and external partners, reporting to the Steering Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO or higher) required.
• Experience in hybrid project management.
• Experience in R&D or research institutes preferred.
• Ability to coordinate hardware and software teams.
• Strong Dutch and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current SDL4EC status and develop a revised integrated project plan.
• Set goals, deadlines and resource frameworks; ensure cross-team collaboration.
• Manage resources and report progress to Steering Group and DIFFER Management.

Skills

Project management

R&D experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO or higher)

Tools

Instrumentation knowledge

Job description

DIFFER (Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research) seeks an Interim Project Manager for the SDL4EC Self-Driving Laboratory initiative in Eindhoven. You will align hardware and software teams, define milestones, and manage resources to maintain momentum under the project’s multidisciplinary environment.

You will coordinate with DIFFERS management structures and external partners, reporting to the Steering Group.