Project Delivery Manager

Wavin; Dedemsvaart; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands, seeks a Project Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of its innovation and product development portfolio. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the global stage-gate process.

The role combines PMO leadership with product development management, requiring 8+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management. Hybrid work includes 3 office days per week with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in project management, product development, engineering or R&D.
• Understanding of polymer materials is preferred.
• English at business proficiency level. Dutch and/or additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies and stage-gate innovation processes.
• Experience leading complex product development or technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical or project management teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple functions, regions and organizational levels.
• Ability to create structure, prioritize effectively and drive execution in a complex international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global Project Delivery organization by integrating project management and product development capabilities.
• Ensure effective delivery of NPI, CPI, LCM and technology projects through the global stage-gate process.
• Own and continuously improve project management processes, governance, tools, templates and portfolio transparency.
• Manage resources and capabilities across Project Managers, Product Development Engineers and other technical experts involved in project execution.
• Drive disciplined portfolio execution, cross-functional collaboration and a strong delivery culture focused on accountability, speed and reliable innovation.
• Drive effective communication and alignment across stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track and risks are managed proactively.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project management

Product development

Stage-gate processes

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Resource planning

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business:

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

We are currently looking for a Project Delivery Manager to join us in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands.

Location & Travel:

Based in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands, this role operates on a hybrid working model with 3 office-based days per week. Limited international travel may be required to support global project delivery and team collaboration.

The Role:

In this role combines PMO leadership with product development management responsibilities. You lead end-to-end delivery of Orbia B&I’s innovation and product development project portfolio. This means that you ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the global stage-gate process. In this role, you operate across multiple business units, segments, geographies and functional disciplines. This requires you to balance strategic priorities, customer needs, resource availability, technical feasibility, manufacturability, compliance, cost and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the global Project Delivery organization by integrating project management and product development capabilities.
• Ensure effective delivery of NPI, CPI, LCM and technology projects through the global stage-gate process.
• Own and continuously improve project management processes, governance, tools, templates and portfolio transparency.
• Manage resources and capabilities across Project Managers, Product Development Engineers and other technical experts involved in project execution.
• Drive disciplined portfolio execution, cross-functional collaboration and a strong delivery culture focused on accountability, speed and reliable innovation.
• Drive effective communication and alignment across stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track and risks are managed proactively.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Polymer Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in project management, product development, engineering or R&D.
• Understanding of polymer materials is preferred.
• English at business proficiency level. Dutch and/or additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies and stage-gate innovation processes.
• Experience leading complex product development or technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical or project management teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple functions, regions and organizational levels.
• Ability to create structure, prioritize effectively and drive execution in a complex international environment.

Our Offer:

This role sits at the heart of Wavin's innovation agenda. You will lead highly skilled technical teams, oversee a significant annual innovation portfolio and play a direct role in bringing new products and technologies to market.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.

Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.