R&D Project Manager Product Development - 20058

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.