Project Manager - Technology & Innovation Office

Wavin; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin, part of Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, is seeking a project manager to lead multidisciplinary product development initiatives across R&D, Operations, quality and manufacturing teams.

You will own governance, budgets, risk management, and ensure alignment among stakeholders, with travel up to 20% and a flexible hybrid arrangement (Dedemsvaart office 3 days, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial Design, Electronics)
• 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%

Responsibilities

• 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

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Plastics processing knowledge

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.