Project Manager NPI Eindhoven

Xelvin; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking an experienced Project Manager for New Product Introduction (NPI) in the Netherlands. You will lead complex projects from concept to production, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure on-time delivery, within scope and quality standards.

You will manage scope, milestones, budgets, and resources, driving risk mitigation and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience leading NP I projects through development to production.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk-mitigation skills.
• Excellent communication with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from development through industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project execution aligns with quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive structured decision-making and support problem-solving activities.
• Organize and lead project meetings, status updates, and reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Job description

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for bringing innovative products from concept to production? Do you thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where technology, manufacturing, and collaboration come together? Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Our client is an internationally operating high‑tech engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in the development and industrialization of advanced electronic and mechatronic systems. With strong in‑house capabilities across product development, manufacturing, and supply chain management, the company delivers innovative solutions for demanding markets worldwide.

As Project Manager NPI, you will be responsible for leading complex product introduction projects from the initial development phase through to successful series production. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards. You act as the central point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other stakeholders, driving alignment throughout the entire product lifecycle. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risks, and facilitate collaboration will be critical to the success of the projects under your responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from development through industrialization and production ramp‑up.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project execution aligns with agreed quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive structured decision‑making and support problem‑solving activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organize and lead project meetings, status updates, and management reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.