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Project Manager - Product Development

Project Manager - Product Development

Thule GroupMenen, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
19 dagen geleden
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We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person with the passion to drive our product development projects. As Project Manager, you will work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with your colleagues in engineering, product management, purchasing, production, quality, as well as with suppliers to successfully complete projects from concept to market introduction. You report to the Product Development Leader and are part of the Product Development team.

Responsibilities

  • You manage product development projects within the Thule RV business unit.
  • You ensure that objectives are set and that projects stay within scope, time & budget and that they are executed in-line with internal and external quality standards and practices.
  • You follow up closely on timing and deliverables defined in the Thule Project System (TPS).
  • You organize project team meetings and drive the project teams.
  • You coordinate and energize the team, drive decision making & delegate tasks.
  • You motivate and provide regular feedback to all stakeholders.
  • You identify issues related to resource or capacity bottlenecks and escalate where and when needed to the Product Development Leader.
  • You act as a sounding board for team members within the project group.
  • You contribute to the Project governance by maintaining, optimizing, and training people on the Thule project methodology and assist in implementing additional project tools used by Thule group in Thule NV.

Profile

  • Master's degree or equivalent through experience.
  • Proven track record in Project Management, preferably experience using a stage-gate approach.
  • Great time management and organizational skills allowing you to meet commitments for large scale projects. You have an eye for detail and you are able to meet deadlines.
  • You are stress-resistant and you keep a strong focus on the deliverables; you have an analytical mind, but manage to keep the helicopter view.
  • You are capable of energizing colleagues in the project team.
  • You have strong people management skills and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade, and direct the activities of others.
  • You are an excellent communicator. Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French & German is a plus.

    • Offer

  • A full-time position (39 hours per week) at a fast-growing and financially healthy company.
  • A pleasant working environment where people share knowledge and inspiration.
  • Competitive salary in line with your experience and background, supplemented with meal vouchers, laptop, hospitalization, and group insurance.
  • Initiative and perseverance are highly appreciated.
  • A flat structure with short decision lines.
  • Flexible working hours and 29 days of leave to be taken in consultation with your team.

    • About Thule Group

    Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage, laptop- and camera bags).

    Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2023, sales amounted to SEK 9.1 billion.

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