Project Manager - Technology & Innovation Office

Wavin; Dedemsvaart; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wavin, part of Orbia Building & Infrastructure, is seeking a technically capable Project Manager for the Technology & Innovation Office to lead innovation projects from concept to market launch, coordinating R&D, operations, and other stakeholders. The role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with three days in Dedemsvaart and two days remote, and travel up to 20%.

You will ensure projects progress on plan, budget, and milestones, while mitigating risks and delivering validated, manufacturable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial Design, Electronics, or similar).
• Proven Project Manager with experience in product development, manufacturing, industrial, or other technical environments.
• Experience with new product development and industrial manufacturing processes; plastics processing knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects through Wavin's Stage-Gate development process, ensuring projects are delivered according to scope, timing, budget, and quality requirements.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, budgets, resource planning, and milestone tracking across multiple projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and regional stakeholders.
• Act as a technical contributor within projects, providing engineering input, evaluating technical decisions, and helping teams resolve complex challenges.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
• Challenge unclear requirements, and ensure alignment between stakeholders.
• Ensure all required deliverables, including validation, certification, manufacturing readiness, and stakeholder approvals, are completed to enable successful product launches with zero critical compliance or quality gaps.
• Act as a central point of expertise for technical, design, processing, and application-related aspects of relevant product ranges.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk mgmt

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree ( plastics/ mechanical/ industrial design/ electronics)

Job description

At Wavin, part of Orbia Building & Infrastructure, our purpose is to advance life around the world by creating healthy, sustainable environments. From improving access to clean drinking water and climate-resilient cities to developing smarter infrastructure solutions, we help solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. Join a purpose-driven, innovative organization where your work has a direct and lasting impact on communities around the globe.

We are currently looking for a technically capable Project Manager who combines structured project execution with engineering insight and strong stakeholder management. You will be responsible for ensuring projects progress according to plan, budget, and agreed milestones while identifying risks, solving technical and organizational challenges, and driving teams toward successful outcomes. As a Project Manager within the Technology & Innovation Office, you will lead innovation projects from concept through successful market launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects through Wavin's Stage-Gate development process, ensuring projects are delivered according to scope, timing, budget, and quality requirements.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, budgets, resource planning, and milestone tracking across multiple projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and regional stakeholders.
• Act as a technical contributor within projects, providing engineering input, evaluating technical decisions, and helping teams resolve complex challenges.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
• Challenge unclear requirements, and ensure alignment between stakeholders.
• Ensure all required deliverables, including validation, certification, manufacturing readiness, and stakeholder approvals, are completed to enable successful product launches with zero critical compliance or quality gaps.
• Act as a central point of expertise for technical, design, processing, and application-related aspects of relevant product ranges.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial Design, Electronics, or similar).
• Proven Project Manager with experience in product development, manufacturing, industrial, or other technical environments.
• Experience with new product development and industrial manufacturing processes; plastics processing knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong problem solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify risks, assess project health, and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.
• Skilled stakeholder manager who can align, influence, and challenge cross-functional teams across R&D, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing.
• Hands-on, resilient, results-driven, and proactive, with a focus on delivering successful outcomes.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Why Join Wavin?

• A highly varied role combining project leadership, engineering involvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work alongside experienced technical specialists and innovation teams.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment, with 3 days per week in our Dedemsvaart office and 2 days working from home.

Organization

At Wavin, you’ll join a purpose-driven and international organization where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of what we do. Working alongside talented colleagues across the globe, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a company that invests in its people, embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to building a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative working environment, meaningful challenges, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.