R&D Project Manager

At North Search we are a specialized firm in the identification and attraction of strategic talent for organizations. We are driven by excellence and by connecting people with projects that make a real impact across key industries.

We are currently partnering with a leading company in the HVAC sector part of a multinational group to recruit an R&D Project Manager. This role is critical in driving innovation managing cross-functional projects and contributing to the development and delivery of cutting-edge solutions within the Commercial Heat Pumps division.

Role Purpose:

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams to successfully deliver R&D projects. The role ensures that projects are completed on time within budget and according to defined quality and technical specifications while proactively identifying and resolving risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead develop and manage cross-functional R&D project teams to ensure high performance and effective collaboration.

• Define plan and maintain project scope requirements schedules and deliverables aligned with business objectives.

• Secure and optimize the allocation of internal and external resources required for project execution.

• Develop and implement detailed project plans including timelines dependencies and resource needs.

• Identify assess and manage project risks and opportunities ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

• Consolidate and maintain all key project components including scope schedule resources budget risks and quality standards.

• Monitor project performance against KPIs such as time-to-market cost efficiency and quality targets.

• Lead governance processes and project reviews ensuring clear reporting on progress risks and outcomes.

• Prepare and maintain business cases to justify project investments and expected returns.

• Ensure the identification and realization of business benefits from projects and programs.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field

• 35 years of experience in Project Management

• Experience in industrial environments

• Proven experience managing cross-functional or diverse teams

• English proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Desirable

• Experience in HVAC refrigeration or related sectors

• Experience working in international environments

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Solid technical background

• High attention to detail

• Global mindset and cultural awareness

• Proactive flexible and well-organized

WE OFFER YOU:

• Potential to advance your career within a growing organization recognized as a leader in its industry.

• Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode blending remote and on-site work.

We are looking for a hands-on R&D Project Manager with experience in industrial environments strong leadership skills and a structured mindset capable of managing cross-functional teams and driving innovative HVAC solutions from concept to market.

If you enjoy working in dynamic technical settings collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders and effectively anticipating and resolving challenges we would love to hear from you.