Project Manager - Product Development

Role and Tasks

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person with the passion to support our
Product Development team. As Project Manager Product Development, you will work in a
dynamic environment and collaborate with your colleagues of engineering, product
management, purchase, and quality, handling projects from concept to market introduction.
You report to the Product Development Leader and are part of the Product Development
team.

• Manage product development projects within the Thule RV development team.
• Ensure that projects are executed in-line with internal and external standards and
  practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement projects: Ensure that goals of projects are accomplished
  within scope, time, and budget, adhering to defined quality standards and meeting
  agreed user specifications and expectations.
• Close follow-up on timing and deliverables defined in the Thule Project System (TPS).
• Organize and drive project team meetings.
• Energize the team, drive decision making, and escalate when necessary.
• Identify issues related to resource or capacity bottlenecks and escalate where and when
  needed to the Product Development Leader.
• Capture and apply lessons learned on product design.
• Drive strategic projects for the business line.
• Assist the product designers where possible (Solidworks).
• Contribute to the Project governance by maintaining, optimizing, and training people on
  the Thule project methodology and assist in implementing additional project tools used by
  Thule group in Thule NV.

Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent through experience in a Product Development context.
• Proven track record in Project Management.
• Knowledge of CAD design (Preferably SolidWorks).
• Great time management and organizational skills allowing you to meet commitments for
  large scale projects.
• Stress-resistant and result-oriented.
• Strong people management skills to effectively achieve results through team efforts and
  the desire and ability to motivate, persuade, and direct the activities of others.
• Very good communicator. Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French & German
  is a plus.
• Represents the Thule brand by promoting an active lifestyle.
  
  

Offer

• A full-time position (39 hours per week) at a fast-growing and financially healthy
  company.
• A pleasant working environment where people share knowledge and inspiration.
• Competitive salary in line with your experience and background, supplemented with meal
  vouchers, laptop, hospitalization, and group insurance.
• Initiative and perseverance are highly appreciated.
• A flat structure with short decision lines.
• Flexible working hours and 29 days of leave to be taken in consultation with your team