Project Manager Autonomous Implements

Kubota in Europe

Nieuw-Vennep

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Nieuw-Vennep seeks a Project Manager for Autonomous Implements to oversee processes for agricultural machinery development. You will manage project teams, ensuring research aligns with production objectives, communicate progress directly with stakeholders, and maintain efficient reporting. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical engineering, demonstrated leadership, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. English proficiency is essential, along with project management tool familiarity.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of relevant experience as a team leader/project manager.
Experience in developing agricultural machinery or vehicle automation.
Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee processes to translate requirements into prototypes.
Manage the software and hardware development process.
Communicate progress and create project reports.

Skills

Team leadership in technical product development

Communication skills

Project management methodologies

Stakeholder management

Technical expertise in agricultural machinery

Agile methodologies

Command of English

Affinity with control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical agricultural direction

Tools

Jira

Job description

Apply for the Project Manager Autonomous Implements role at Kubota in Europe.

Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota!

Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and a solutions provider. Spanning across 120+ countries and employing more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe and North America, Kubota generates revenue in excess of $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery, and overall water solutions, to any other living environment solution, our question, and our challenge was always the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow?

Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an “Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life”.

The Kubota Technology Innovation Europe (KTI-EU) department is focusing on technology development for digital solutions and systems in agriculture, from both a fundamental and applied research perspective. The department bridges the gap between strategic market research and collaborations (driven by our Innovation Center Europe) and product development (done by our R&D centers, like Kubota Research and Development Europe and Kverneland Group). The KTI department’s primary focus is on the European market, but in collaboration with the global organization and other regional offices, such as KTI-NA (Dallas, USA) to align and coordinate global initiatives.

In this context, and in order to strengthen our team, we are looking to recruit a Project Manager Autonomous Implements in our office in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. The role involves overseeing the right processes and functions to translate requirements into prototypes of agricultural autonomous machinery. Your responsibilities include delivering projects within the set objectives, from a planning perspective as well as a quality and financial perspective. Your relevant technical expertise and background in product development enable you to support the team and facilitate the development process. In this role, you report to both Department Managers and the Headquarters in Japan.

Responsibilities

Consistently communicate with the involved parties and create reports on the progress.
Make high-level contributions to the project.
Manage the software and hardware development process within the project.
Directly manage the project team of engineers, managing projects through a hybrid approach of waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
Record and communicate necessary activities, including preparation, execution, and recording of meetings, presentations, and gatherings concerning assigned projects.
At least 3 years of relevant experience as a team leader/project manager in a technical product development environment, developing agricultural machinery such as tractors or implements, or experience in developing vehicle automation or autonomous.
Completed higher education like a bachelor's degree in for example a mechanical engineering or technical agricultural direction.
Experience with project management tools and project reporting (Jira is a plus).
Experience in working with international and remote teams.
Willingness to travel to support the execution of international projects.
Affinity with control systems, sensors, software and/or the agricultural sector is a plus.
Good command of spoken and written English is a must.