Projektleiter Technische Entwicklungsprojekte (m/w/d) Weiden

About this job

For a technology-oriented, medium-sized industrial company with its own development, we are looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) for technical development projects. The company develops complex special machines and technical systems in the field of rail infrastructure and acts as an IP holder.

External development partners partially take over complete trades -- you retain overall responsibility for the project. You manage development projects from the concept phase to series production and are the central interface between technology, suppliers, purchasing, and internal departments.

You are the technical coordinator and have a good feel for the need for coordination. You do not have disciplinary leadership but see yourself as the owner of the development projects. Your decisions are characterized by respectful collaboration, a clear stance, and high technical expertise.

Your Tasks

• Holistic management of technical development projects (concept → series)
• Planning and control of deadlines, costs, quality, and risks
• Confident leadership and coordination of external development partners, suppliers, purchasing, and internal stakeholders
• Clear definition of work packages and responsibilities
• Technical plausibility check of concepts and development statuses
• Review, milestone, and maturity level management
• Management of changes (scope, deadlines, costs) including escalation
• Securing of documentation, knowledge transfer, and IP

Your Profile

• Completed technical degree (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Vehicle Technology, or comparable)
• Several years of experience in the technical management of development projects
• Experience in collaborating with external development partners and suppliers
• Very good technical system understanding (detailed design not required)
• Structured, transparent, and responsible way of working
• Confident use of project management methods and tools

What distinguishes you personally

• High degree of independence with a good sense for the need for coordination
• Objective assertiveness -- also towards suppliers
• Calmness and structure even under time pressure or conflicting goals
• Clear, binding communication at eye level and enjoyment of "striving for the best solution"
• Openness to new ideas, technologies, and approaches Respectful collaboration and clear stance

The Offer

• Technically demanding development projects with scope for design
• Clear roles, short decision-making paths, and modern working methods
• Collaboration with experienced internal teams and partners
• Long-term perspective and good development opportunities in a stable, innovation-driven environment
• Collegial networking and extensive onboarding, team breakfast
• Permanent employment contract
• The work location is either Poing or Weiden, a good home office share is feasible
• Attractive pay, Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits, and company pension plan subsidy
• Numerous benefits such as bike leasing, voucher card, or public transport subsidy, 24-hour group accident insurance
• And above all: Contribution to future-oriented projects that are getting Germany on track

How to proceed:

Apply directly online here as a Project Manager for Technical Development Projects (m/f/d) in Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

Or: Feel free to send us your CV by email and let us know 1-2 available times for a short phone call - or if it's easier, you can also book a time directly in our calendar here.

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