Project Manager – C-UAS

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension plan

30 days of paid holiday leave

Commuting allowance

Opportunities for training and certifications

Job summary

Qabird in Den Haag is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee radar projects in aviation, wind farms, and security markets. As the main driver of success, you will handle project planning and execution, while ensuring budget and quality standards are met.

Candidates should have over 6 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 2 years in project management. Strong collaboration skills and a degree in Engineering or Computer Science are required. Join us in delivering innovative solutions!

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in development projects within an engineering role.
• At least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Solid understanding of product development methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables across diverse teams.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Manage all phases of projects to ensure successful completion.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/MSc degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Odoo

Job description

You will be the maestro of customer satisfaction, orchestrating time, quality, and budget to deliver exceptional value through our innovative radar systems. Ready to transform customers into delighted Robin ambassadors?

As a Project Manager, you're at the heart of ensuring our bird and drone radar projects in aviation, wind farms, and security markets soar to success. From meticulously planning and executing projects to keeping a watchful eye on budgets and timelines, you're the driving force behind our projects' triumphs. You'll be the handling certificates and export documents, and your proactive stakeholder management ensures our customers and colleagues are always in the loop. You’ll be part of the Projects Team together with several other Project Managers.

Project Management sits in the Commercial organization, together with all other Robin departments part of the customer journey: marketing, sales and services.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with diverse teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Project Execution Oversight: Manage research, development, prototyping, and testing phases to ensure successful project completion.
• Project Documentation: Standardise and maintain critical project documentation (FAT, SAT, risk registers, status reports, etc.) and ensure all technical ‘as-built’ information is accurate and complete before handover.
• Budget and Resource Management: Create and manage budget estimates while ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
• Regulatory and Quality Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to all relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Product Launch Leadership: Oversee launch activities, including coordinating marketing and sales support efforts.
• Post-Launch Performance Monitoring: Analyse performance data post-launch and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• A BEng/MSc degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Over 6 years of experience in development projects within an engineering role, with at least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Solid understanding of product development methodologies and best practices; experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA) will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in project management and issue-tracking software (e.g. MS Project, Jira) and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Odoo).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work to successfully deliver projects.
• Adaptable and assertive, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving improvements.

N.B. All applicants, we realise that this is quite the list and people come with various levels of experience. Don’t be afraid to apply even if you feel you don’t meet every desired skill. Our mission is a journey and there’s plenty to learn on the way!

But of course, you should identify with our core values: We trust, We own it & We aim high.

Also please be aware that we will request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background check according to our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

What’s in for you

• Working for a Great Place to Work certified company;
• Comprehensive pension plan;
• Commuting allowance;
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, noise cancelling headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;
• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin is a technology leader in tracking and classification of small objects. Our mission is to increase the safety of people and wildlife by preventing bird strikes in aviation, reducing the environmental impact of wind farms, and protecting humans and critical infrastructure against drones. We achieve this by combining purpose-built radars with unique software algorithms. This powerful combination allows us to provide actionable information that empowers users to prevent serious incidents.

We’re growing. Fast. In fact, we are one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands. But despite this growth, we stay true to our core values of trust, ownership and aiming high. At Robin, you don’t join just a team. You join a collective of bright minds driven by the belief that ‘doing things better’ is a continuous challenge.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You’ll fit right in, we’re saving you a seat.