Project Manager - Technology & Innovation Office

About the role

Wavin Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business is looking for a Project Manager for its Technology & Innovation Office in Dedemsvaart. The role leads innovation projects through Wavin's Stage-Gate process, works closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Procurement and Marketing, and combines project leadership with hands-on engineering input.

Key responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects through the Stage-Gate process, delivering them on scope, time, budget and quality.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, budgets, resource planning and milestone tracking across several projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and act as a technical contributor, giving engineering input and evaluating technical decisions.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans and challenge unclear requirements so that stakeholders are aligned.
• Ensure deliverables such as validation, certification, manufacturing readiness and stakeholder approvals are completed so products launch with zero critical compliance or quality gaps.
• Act as the central point of expertise for technical, design, processing and application aspects of relevant product ranges.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, Industrial Design, Electronics or similar).
• Proven Project Manager experience in product development, manufacturing, industrial or other technical environments.
• Experience with new product development and industrial manufacturing processes; plastics processing knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong problem solver with good analytical skills, able to assess project health and make sound decisions.
• Skilled stakeholder manager who can align, influence and challenge cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

What we offer

• A varied role combining project leadership, engineering involvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work alongside experienced technical specialists and innovation teams in a global organisation.
• Flexible hybrid working: 3 days in the Dedemsvaart office and 2 days from home.