Project Leader R&D

Wygwam, a division of Niko NV

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Gepubliceerd op 28/10/2025

Functieomschrijving

About us

Wygwam, a division of the Niko Group, is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions across various sectors. We are seeking a skilled Project Leader/Manager to manage R&D-projects throughout their complete lifecycle in collaboration a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and direct projects from ideation through design, industrialization, and launch phases, ensuring successful delivery.
Align and formalize requirements from various stakeholders, including legal, regulatory, functional, and non-functional needs.
Guide the team in making well-founded make-or-buy decisions based on various scenarios.
Formalize the intake process for new projects, aligning with the Project Governance structure defined by the PMO.
Assist product managers in developing business cases to facilitate project kick-offs.
Lead project planning, tracking, and reporting against milestones and business case metrics.
Guard project scope and manage changes transparently and in a controlled manner.
Follow up and guide design-, mechanical-, and hardware engineering, as well as software project work together with domain experts internally and/or externally.
Establish optimal logistic and financial flows according to guidelines.
Capture risks from stakeholders, ensuring mitigations are implemented within the project team while communicate if relevant.
Strive for customer satisfaction while managing expectations effectively.
Ensure proper project closure, including lessons learned for future improvements.

Profiel

Technical skills

Proven track record in delivering engineering-/R&D projects from ideation to industrialization and market launch or implementation.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with 2-5 years of project management experience.
Eager to become an expert in our product and solutions portfolio.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Confluence).
Knowledge of Prince2 and/or PMI project lifecycle management; Agile project management techniques are a plus.
Experience in electronics/hardware development and coordination of software development tracks is advantageous.
Understanding of hardware, software, and mechanics to challenge and lead communicate with expert teams effectively.
Eager to support Product Management and Marketing throughout the product lifecycle.
Willingness to report financial status to the Finance team and provide project updates to the PMO.

Soft Skills

Organized and Structured: Strong organizational skills with a structured approach to project management.
Team Player: Excellent coordination abilities and teamwork skills.
Process-Driven: Focused on processes and results with a "get-it-done" attitude.
Adaptable: Eager to learn and open to change.
Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills, able to motivate and resolve conflicts.
Customer-Oriented: Collaborative and customer-focused, working effectively with sales, functional-, and leadership teams.

Jobgerelateerde competenties

Engels
Nederlands
Wetenschappelijke, technologische, technische, reglementaire, … informatie opvolgen en actualiseren
Technische dossiers voor de beschrijving van het project opstellen en aanpassen
De uitvoerbaarheid van het project bestuderen Technische en technologische voorstellen uitwerken
De methodes en middelen voor studies en ontwerp en hun uitvoering bepalen
Oplossingen en technische en technologische evoluties ontwikkelen De kenmerken en eisen van het project bestuderen
Testen uitvoeren De resultaten analyseren Het product en proces op punt stellen
Verschillende diensten en klanten technisch bijstaan

Vereiste studies

Professionele bachelor: Koeling, warmte en energie
Gelijkwaardig door ervaring

Aanbod

What we offer

A chance to work in an exciting and varied position within a professional environment
Competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package
Professional growth and development opportunities
A culture that encourages responsibility and initiative
A collaborative environment with friendly, open colleagues you can build on
Continuous innovation with new quality solutions being launched regularly
The chance to be part of a professional, solid-growing company with a clear vision for the future

At Wygwam, we strive to provide an environment where you can thrive, grow, and develop yourself. Join us and be part of an inspiring journey towards success and progress.

Wygwam values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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