Project Managers

• Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support Project Leaders in the structured execution of technical R&T projects.
• Translate technical developments into clear actions, reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, risks, and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations and reporting requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders including Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Communications.
• Manage relationships with external partners, research institutes, universities, and government organizations.
• Maintain project documentation, risk registers, KPIs, and progress reports.
• Facilitate project meetings and workshops using PMP, IPMA, Scrum, Agile, Lean, or similar methodologies.
• Support the preparation of proposals for national and European-funded research projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and governance.

Join an innovative technology environment where you will help deliver projects.Gain exposure to cutting-edge R&D projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant Project Management experience.
• Candidates with more than 5 years of relevant Project Management experience will not be considered due to the intended level of the role.
• Proven experience managing project budgets and contracts, with concrete examples that can be discussed during the interview process.
• Strong stakeholder management experience in a complex environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Sufficient technical understanding to work effectively with engineers and technical project teams.
• Experience applying PMP, IPMA, Scrum, Agile, or similar project management methodologies.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Must be eligible to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.
• Must be based in the Netherlands or able to travel regularly to Leiden.
• Experience with SAP is considered a plus.

Our client is a leading technology-driven organization focused on developing innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. Working at the intersection of engineering, research, and business, the organization collaborates closely with industry partners, universities, research institutes, and government bodies to accelerate technological innovation.

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Initial contract of at least 12 months with strong long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, technology-driven projects with real-world impact.
• Exposure to complex R&D and publicly funded projects.
• Collaboration with engineers, research institutes, industry leaders, and government organizations.
• International and highly collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to further develop your project management expertise within a cutting-edge technical sector.