Project Manager - New Product Development (m/f/d)
Bayreuth, DE
Areas of responsibilities:
- Efficiently manage and drive the success of multiple projects, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope
- Create detailed project plans encompassing scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and risk management strategies to guide project execution
- Collaborate with design, engineering, marketing, and supply chain teams to align efforts and achieve project milestones
- Regularly update stakeholders and senior management on project status, risks, and issues, ensuring transparency and timely resolution
- Maintain strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards across all project activities
- Lead project meetings, including kick-offs, progress updates, and post-project reviews, to ensure alignment and address any concerns
- Proactively recognize potential risks and obstacles, implementing strategies to mitigate their impact on the project
- Encourage a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting continuous improvement within the team
- Manage project budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality
- Continuously monitor industry trends and best practices to enhance project management processes and outcomes
Your profile of qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of proven experience in project management, preferably within the juvenile products or a related industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment successfully
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a talent for motivating and inspiring cross-functional teams
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate challenges effectively
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana)
- PMP or equivalent certification is an added advantage
- High level of resilience and adaptability to manage changing priorities and tight deadlines
- Fluent in English, German skills would be beneficial