R&D Program Manager

Oficinas Torre Iberdrola (Bilbao) / Vitoria-Gasteiz | Hybrid

ABOUT US

Lantek is a leading multinational company in software solutions for the industrial sector, specialized in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation .

With over 400 professionals and presence in 17 countries , we are committed to continuous innovation to optimize manufacturing processes on a global scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The R&D Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating a strategic international software transformation program aimed at consolidating multiple existing software solutions into a single global Cloud platform.

This position will drive the program end-to-end, coordinating international teams and aligning product strategy, software development, and business stakeholders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the transformation of multiple existing solutions into a unified Cloud platform.
• Define program structure, governance, KPIs, and execution roadmap.
• Coordinate international cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Business areas.
• Manage risks, dependencies, timelines, and program execution.
• Align distributed teams and foster a strong collaborative culture.
• Report progress, risks, and milestones to senior leadership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Technical background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in Program or Project Management within software or product development environments.
• Strong experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries, legal entities, business units, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and align business, product, engineering, and operations stakeholders in international matrix organizations.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and agile environments.

Highly Valued

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and align business, product, engineering, and operations stakeholders in international matrix organizations.
• Experience in industrial software environments such as MES, ERP, CAD/CAM, manufacturing execution, or other Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Familiarity with Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or similar certifications.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Fluent English communication skills.
• Strong execution and delivery focus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and program management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Structured, KPI-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership and communication capabilities.

WHY JOIN LANTEK?

• Lead a strategic global transformation initiative with high business impact.
• Work in an international and innovation-driven environment.
• Be part of a company shaping the future of digital manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multicultural teams across multiple countries and technologies.
• Opportunity to influence organizational evolution and contribute to state-of-the-art products.

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