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Program Manager

UtrechtHybridHours negotiable<3months

A technology company, an international market leader in premium hearing protection, is looking for a professional to support its ambitious innovation pipeline. The company is a fast-moving D2C brand with a focus on product development. The role is crucial to ensure that the largest physical product development projects (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs) are delivered on time, on spec, and without nasty surprises along the way.

What you do

  • Manage the integrated project plan across multiple New Product Development (NPD) tracks simultaneously.
  • Spot deviations early, proactively challenge the owners involved (R&D, Product Marketing, Sourcing).
  • Ensure gate and decision moments are sharp and well-prepared.
  • Make trade-offs between speed to market and quality to market visible, including the commercial impact.
  • Ensure decisions land on the right table, at the right moment, with the right substance behind them.

Profile

  • Technical background with proven experience in project management within a hardware or physical product R&D environment.
  • Strong in structuring and planning.
  • Comfortable at the intersection of R&D and commercial.
  • Used to driving progress without hierarchical authority.

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