Senior NPD Project Lead — Car Seat Innovation (Hybrid)

Maxi-Cosi; Helmond; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteenth month

28 vacation days

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Laptop provided

Bicycle plan

Health insurance

Travel expenses

Job summary

Maxi-Cosi in Helmond, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex new product development for premium juvenile car seats. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget, aligning with our strategy and goals while coordinating cross-functional teams across the organization.

The role emphasizes innovation, strong leadership, and effective stakeholder communication, with a hybrid work model and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing NPD projects in an international consumer goods environment.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project portfolio and align with brand priorities.
• Structure complex strategic projects and create plans and docs.
• Define roles to maximize team effectiveness and maintain helicopter view.
• Lead cross-functional teams, track timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Drive profitability and overall business impact; report to stakeholders.
• Enhance PM practices and define new initiatives to boost NPD profitability.

Skills

NPD project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Maxi-Cosi in Helmond, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex new product development for premium juvenile car seats. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget, aligning with our strategy and goals while coordinating cross-functional teams across the organization.

The role emphasizes innovation, strong leadership, and effective stakeholder communication, with a hybrid work model and international collaboration.