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Research Project Manager (m/f/d)

Location: 

Gestamp Umformtechnik - Bielef, DE, Gestamp Um

Date:  Sep 11, 2024

Key responsibilities

  • Management of Research projects to meet timing and budget

  • Leadership of cross-functional teams across Gestamp globally with strong communication

  • Implementation of the Research strategy by executing the action plans necessary for its achievement

  • Carry out technological surveillance, development of new materials ( steel & lightweight materials) processes and technologies in order to improve existing products/processes

  • Utilize customer, internal and networking feedback to drive new project ideas and encourage collaboration and exploration

  • Identify customers' needs and business opportunities for product / process and materials, knowing the sectorial and market trends, to attract new projects and customers according to the defined strategic lines

  • Build relationships with and across teams

 

Key Qualifications/ Requirements

  • Communicate clearly across all levels of the business

  • Ability to motivate and inspire others

  • Ability to remain calm and focused when dealing with stressful situations

  • Natural curiosity for new technologies

  • Independent way of working

  • Willingness to travel when required

 

Knowledge and Education

  • At least a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Engineer or a comparable qualification

  • Good knowledge of spoken and written German and English, Spanish would be a benefit

 

Work Experience

  • Initial experience in project management, preferably in the field of research

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!

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