R&D Project Manager Product Development - 20058
Veritaz AB · Finspång · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-12
Veritaz is seeking an **R&D Project Manager** to oversee product development initiatives within the energy sector, focusing on the existing gas turbine fleet. The position involves driving projects from initiation through delivery and follow-up, ensuring technical quality, cost control, and adherence to schedules. Daily responsibilities include establishing project structures with agile methodologies, coordinating cross-functional teams of roughly 3 to 10 members, facilitating technical problem-solving such as root cause analysis, and collaborating with international stakeholders. The post requires **on-site presence at least 3 days per week in Finspång**, with no remote work available. Candidates must have several years of **project management experience within an R&D environment**, alongside proven skills in planning, coordination, stakeholder management, and technical problem-solving. Fluency in both written and spoken Swedish and English is required, along with the ability to lead international teams. Meritorious qualifications include professional experience in the energy sector, working with gas turbines in commissioning or design, background with control systems, cores, packages, or mechanical auxiliary systems, as well as additional language skills.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description
We are looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead product development projects within the energy sector, focusing on the existing gas turbine fleet. You will manage projects from initiation through delivery and follow-up, ensuring technical quality, cost control, and timely execution.
You will lead cross-functional teams in an international environment, coordinate resources, solve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement in product development.
On-site requirement: Minimum 3 days per week in Finspång. Remote work is not available.
What You Will Work On
- Lead R&D projects from initiation to delivery and follow-up.
- Establish project structures using best practices and agile methodologies.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and actionable deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams of approximately 3–10 members.
- Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with STECO and resource owners.
- Facilitate project meetings and support technical problem-solving.
- Collaborate with international partners and stakeholders.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and address technical issues.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product development.
What You Bring
- Several years of project management experience.
- Proven experience leading projects in an R&D environment.
- Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with root cause analysis and technical problem-solving.
- Excellent written and spoken Swedish and English.
- A structured, proactive, communicative, and goal-oriented approach.
- Ability to work effectively with international and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work on-site in Finspång at least three days per week.
Meritorious
- Experience with gas turbines, particularly through commissioning or design work.
- Experience with control systems, cores, or packages.
- Knowledge of mechanical auxiliary systems or power generation.
- Experience in the energy sector.
- Additional language skills.