Senior Technical Project Manager R&D

Leoben, AT

Jul 31, 2026

18026

Be part of our team! AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards . AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world . With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful R&D Team in Leoben, Austria , we are looking for a passionate

Senior Technical Project Manager R&D In your role, you will lead and coordinate a complex, multi-partner R&D project in the field of electro-optical integration, ensuring structured and goal-oriented execution across technical and organizational interfaces. You will act as a central point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders, driving alignment across diverse domains such as photonics, packaging, and manufacturing. By interpreting technical results and providing strategic guidance, you will support decision-making processes, identify development priorities, and contribute to technology roadmaps. In addition, you will help shape future industrialization efforts and strengthen internal capabilities based on project outcomes and technological trends within AT&S.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and align internal teams and external partners to ensure coherent execution across organizational and technical interfaces
• Drive system-level coordination across multiple technical domains (photonics, packaging, manufacturing), ensuring convergence toward feasible integration solutions
• Define, monitor, and continuously refine technical work plans to ensure alignment with project objectives and milestones
• Structure complex technical environments by identifying interdependencies and providing clear orientation
• Coordinate external partners, suppliers, research organizations, and service providers to support effective project execution
• Analyze and interpret technical results within a broader technological and business context
• Identify technical gaps, capability needs, and dependencies to support strategic decision-making and future development
• Contribute to the development of internal technology roadmaps and long-term innovation strategies
• Ensure awareness of intellectual property aspects and support coordination with internal IP functions
• Support risk identification and evaluation of opportunities beyond the immediate project scope

Your Profile

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Materials Science, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of professional experience (typically 5+ years) in managing complex technical or R&D projects
• Proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder projects involving cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong ability to understand, structure, and manage dependencies across multiple technical domains
• Experience working in international, interdisciplinary environments with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyze technical data, interpret results, and derive actionable insights for further development
• Understanding of industrialization processes and the introduction of new technologies into manufacturing
• Experience in collaborative or funded R&D projects or industrialization initiatives is an advantage
• Basic understanding of intellectual property considerations in R&D environments
• Fluent in English

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A structured and tailor-made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e-charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

Ready for a new challenge to advance your career? It´s just a click to apply online. We look forward to your application and your detailed resume. Your AT&S Team!

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.