Research and Development Projects Manager

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Research and Development Projects Manager to join our UniQue Research, Development, Innovation and Business Development team.

The successful candidate will lead and manage innovative R&D projects from inception through to commercialization (International, National and/or internal R&D projects). Being responsible for coordinating cross-functional/consortium teams, driving project timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.

What will you be bringing to the team?

Our UniQue people come from a variety of different backgrounds and industries, with different skill sets and approaches, but they have one thing in common: a passion for technology and innovation! For the Research and Development Project Manager position you will be involved with:

• Project and Issue Management: Lead and manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with R&D teams, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to define and produce project requirements, objectives, and deliverables. Strong communication skills are needed for contacting and managing both contracting authority and consortium members.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to ensure project milestones are met, including managing internal resources and external vendors or partners.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, define assignees, to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful project delivery.
• Financial Management: Manage project budget and payments and cooperate with the Financial and Administration Manager to track expenses, and ensure spending aligns with project objectives and project funding rules.
• Contract Management: Manage in close cooperation with the Financial and Administration Manager and the internal Legal Department the needed contracts at all project / stakeholder levels.
• Documentation, Reporting, Reviews/audits: Manage accurate project documentation archiving, including project plans, status reports, written deliverables, developed software source code and risk registers. In addition, provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues. Moreover, participate actively at the preparation and execution of project reviews/audits, when needed.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, based on predefined objectives and KPIs. Implement quality control processes and conduct reviews as necessary.
• Dissemination and Exploitation Management: Drive continuous dissemination tasks based on predefined/agreed plan to succeed the needed project’s effective publicity. In addition coordinate and finalize the needed Intellectual Property and Exploitation Plans, identifying opportunities for commercialization of the project’s results/outputs.

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

Your experience, skill set and qualifications are going to help you succeed in this position, moving forward. We would like you to have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Science, or related discipline). An Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) is preferred.
• Proven experience (4+ years) in project management, preferably in a research and development environment.
• Strong understanding of R&D processes including funding programme rules.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience with project management tools and collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft Office and Project, Basecamp, Google Workspace).
• The Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Experience working at ICT sector is desirable.
• Any Project Management certification is a plus.
• Excellent Oral and Written communication in the English language is mandatory. Good knowledge of French language is a plus.

Benefits

What are we offering to our UniQue IT people?

• People-first approach and open environment to express your ideas
• Work-life balance and a hybrid work model
• Continuous trai