Project Manager, R&D

KALMAR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in material handling is seeking a Project Manager, R&D in Singapore. The role involves overseeing major product development projects and requires a degree in Engineering, coupled with 10+ years of project management experience. A deep understanding of engineering principles and strong leadership skills are essential. This opportunity also offers a comprehensive rewards package and a chance to contribute to meaningful global trade solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Focus on safety and stability

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of general engineering experience.
• Track record of leading R&D or industrial projects.
• Broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of R&D projects from setup to production launch.
• Align internal teams and external partners for project success.
• Drive continuous improvements for future projects.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Capability

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar

Job description

BROMMA is a division of Kalmar, operating under its own brand. BROMMA has been the leading manufacturer of crane spreaders ever since its formation in the 1960s. Today we have, by far, the highest market share of the world’s spreader suppliers. In fact, our market share is higher than all our competitors’ combined. Today, we manufacture close to 2,000 spreaders of all types every year and our spreaders are currently in use in 99 of the top-100 ports world-wide.

BROMMA sales and service network has a wide-reaching footprint. We are present with own sales offices on all continents, and with an extensive network of agents, we are able to support customers in every country in the world.

More information about BROMMA can be found on www.bromma.com

Join us and take your career to the next level

As our new Project Manager, R&D, you’ll take full ownership of the entire lifecycle of major new product development projects—from early planning and resource coordination to successful production launch. Acting as the central hub of collaboration, you’ll align internal teams and external partners to balance requirements, ensure project feasibility, and deliver on objectives. With your strong engineering background and proven project management expertise, you’ll lead and coach cross‑functional teams, driving continuous improvement and strengthening organizational excellence.

What are your key responsibilities

• Overall Project Accountability: Take full responsibility for assigned major R&D projects, managing the entire lifecycle from initial setup and planning through design, testing, introduction to production, and hyper‑care.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Alignment: Work closely with key internal stakeholders (Product Management, Factory Operations, Sales) and external parties (Partners, Suppliers, Customers) to align expectations, engineering specifications, and input requirements for project success.
• Project Viability and Resource Management: Ensure the project's viability and resource availability through “sanity checks,” while also managing engineering resources and facilitating cross‑organizational collaboration.
• Operational & Process Excellence: Devise evaluation strategies to monitor project performance, drive continuous improvements for future projects, and tune the New Product Introduction (NPI) process among all stakeholders.
• Empowering and Guiding Project Teams: Lead, coach, and motivate project teams to drive tasks, achieve project goals, meet set productivity targets, manage conflict resolutions, and drive organizational change by building the right team competencies.

What we offer you

"Green business is good business – it’s not just a slogan; we’re investing in fossil‑free steel and real change."

• Rewards that truly count: We create opportunities for growth through diverse experiences and uphold fair, gender‑neutral pay, fostering a culture built on equity, empowerment, and continuous development. We also offer a comprehensive rewards package which combines flexibility, wellness, and recognition.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver’s seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together:You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role

• Education & Experience: A degree in Engineering or a similar field is needed, coupled with 10+ years of general engineering experience. You’re an experienced project manager with a track record of leading R&D or industrial projects and a deep understanding of stage‑gate processes.
• Industry Background: Preferred experience is from heavy industries such as Marine, Cargo, Offshore, or Construction machinery, especially those with elements of customization of final products.
• Technical Knowledge: Broad understanding of multiple technology domains, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Proven analytical capability and solid understanding of manufacturing processes, prototyping, testing, and design optimization for manufacturing, cost, and quality.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: You communicate clearly and confidently, listen actively, and inspire others through effective leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution—driving both positive change and team stability.
• Competencies: Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams, showing initiative, effective multi‑tasking, and strong collaboration across organizational functions.
• Location: Singapore

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

Join us and take the next step in your career journey with Bromma! Please submit your CV in English.

Closing Date: 9/12/2025

Bromma is part of Kalmar.

About Kalmar Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com