Senior Project Manager - Wheeled Goods (m/f/d)
Bayreuth, DE
Senior Project Manager - Wheeled Goods (m/f/d)
Germany / Bayreuth
CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.
Your seat to fill:
- Take ownership of medium- to high-complexity projects, guiding them from concept and development through industrialization to successful market launch
- Bring together stakeholders across R&D, Product Management, Operations, suppliers, and external partners to resolve roadblocks, align priorities, and keep projects moving forward
- Develop and maintain robust project plans, budgets, forecasts, and timelines, ensuring effective execution across all project phases
- Track key milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and project performance, proactively identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions where needed
- Establish clear communication and information flows across project teams, ensuring that all stakeholders have the insights they need to make informed decisions
- Regularly report on project progress, milestone and gate status, risks, and escalations to relevant stakeholders, enabling timely decisions and appropriate interventions
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date project documentation and manage changes in a structured and transparent way
- Identify opportunities to simplify project management processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and strengthen execution across Product Development
- Explore and implement digital tools, automation, and AI-powered solutions to improve project transparency, communication, planning, and overall execution
- Act as a catalyst for greater efficiency, collaboration, and effectiveness across the Product Development organization
Your stroll to CYBEX:
- A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven project management experience, in product development, consumer goods, juvenile products, or a related industry
- A strong track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align, motivate, and inspire teams without direct line authority
- A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset, combined with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels and across different functions
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate uncertainty, and deliver results under pressure
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, together with a genuine interest in digitalization, automation, and AI-driven solutions
- A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to translate ideas into practical, measurable improvements
- Fluency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage
- Willingness to travel as required by project and business needs
CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.