Senior Project Manager

Dorel Juvenile; Helmond; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month

Holiday allowance

28 vacation days

Hybrid/remote work up to 2 days per wk

Travel expenses

Laptop provided

Bicycle plan

Group health insurance

Job summary

Dorel Juvenile is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex new product development projects for Maxi-Cosi car seats. You will oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategy, commitments, and budgets across international markets.

Your role focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality juvenile products on time and within scope. You will manage a diverse portfolio, drive profitability, and implement best-practice project management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing NPD projects, ideally in an international consumer goods environment.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Strong ability to maintain oversight and align diverse teams toward common goals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid technical understanding (engineering knowledge is a plus).
• Strong presentation, influencing, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project portfolio in line with brand and company priorities.
• Structure complex strategic projects and develop associated plans and documentation.
• Define roles and responsibilities to maximize team effectiveness.
• Maintain a strong “helicopter view” across projects and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and monitor timelines, milestones, budgets, and processes.
• Drive project profitability and overall business impact.
• Ensure the effective use of project management tools and methodologies.
• Consolidate project reporting and communicate key updates to stakeholders.
• Provide clear scenarios and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement of project management practices.
• Coordinate the definition of new initiatives to improve profitability within NPD for the car seat category.

Skills

NPD project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products that rank highest in consumer reviews. That's what sets our products apart: durable, helpful, and caring.

Your mission

Are you passionate about leading product development projects and ensuring new products are delivered on time, within specification, and on budget?

Do you want to be part of a team driving strategic innovation and product development?

To strengthen our Program Management team, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager. In this role, you will lead complex new product development (NPD) projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization.

You will manage the project portfolio for Maxi-Cosi car seats, overseeing the planning and execution of product development projects for premium juvenile products. These products combine safety, functionality, and aesthetics at the highest level.

You ensure projects are delivered on time, within specifications, and within budget. While project scope may vary, your primary focus will be on innovation-driven initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the project portfolio in line with brand and company priorities
• Structure complex strategic projects and develop associated plans and documentation
• Define roles and responsibilities to maximize team effectiveness
• Maintain a strong “helicopter view” across projects and stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional project teams and monitor timelines, milestones, budgets, and processes
• Drive project profitability and overall business impact
• Ensure the effective use of project management tools and methodologies
• Consolidate project reporting and communicate key updates to stakeholders
• Provide clear scenarios and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead continuous improvement of project management practices
• Coordinate the definition of new initiatives to improve profitability within NPD for the car seat category

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience managing NPD projects, ideally in an international consumer goods environment
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies and tools
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
• Strong ability to maintain oversight and align diverse teams toward common goals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Solid technical understanding (engineering knowledge is a plus)
• Strong presentation, influencing, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with remote team management
• Familiarity with Asian markets and cultures
• Knowledge or experience in Agile project management

What we offer

• A salary up to €5.500 gross per month, based on your experience and knowledge, with room to grow.
• You will first receive an annual contract with a probation time of one month.
• You are eligible for a 13th month and holiday allowance every year.
• The annual leave entitlements consist of 28 vacation days in the case of full-time employment.
• The possibility to work up to 2 days per week from home.
• Other terms include travel expenses, use of a laptop, option to purchase extra holiday hours, Bicycle Plan and collective health insurance.

Working at a Top Employer

We are thrilled to have been officially certified as a 'Top Employer' since 2023 for our Dorel Juvenile Europe HQ in the Netherlands! This remarkable achievement is a testament to our collective dedication and hard work. This is a team effort, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible team we have. For you as a soon-to-be DJE team member, this means we prioritize your well-being, development, and experience at Dorel Juvenile. For more information, visit the Top Employers Institute's website.

Please note that this vacancy is for a locally hired position. As such, we have a strong preference for candidates already based in the Netherlands. In any case, candidates must have current legal authorization to work in the Netherlands. Dorel will not attempt to obtain immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.