Basic Accountabilities: ? Project and portfolio management. ? Resources and budget planning (internal & external) for project execution. ? Continuous monitoring and assessment of project progress using suitable indicators (Time, Costs, Quality, …). ? Definition and execution of necessary measures to ensure target achievement. ? Risk planning and management within the project. ? Continuous communication and support of all stakeholders (production, product management, sales and customer for customer-specific products) . ? Build up and extend the product portfolio. ? Support the product management in the creation of the roadmap and program plan of the product line(s) . ? Initiate and manage new development projects, transfer and localization projects. ? Support portfolio or product line related questions and problems from production, product management and other company stakeholders. ? Technical coordination of the departments in the problem solving process as well as in the day-to-day operational business. ? Optimization of the product portfolio by planning, recording and implementing "Design to Cost", "Design for Manufacturing" and "Cost out" Projects . ? Support of ? Patent topics and contracting in the portfolio context ? Creation and release of marketing-, engineering- & testing requirements and technical concepts for product development ? Compilation of reports and statistics ? Preparation of calculations, offers and business plans ? Further development of company's technology and product range ? Continuous improvement of the organizational processes and development of quality and productivity enhancing standards. Qualification Requirement: ? Bachelor or above equivalent in industrial engineering or similar. ? Familiar with product development, product creation process and product lifetime management. ? 6+ years working experience as Project/Program Manager in R&D organization. ? Technical background for Ethernet or RFID technology is preferred. ? Computer operating skills in MS Office, MS Project, Collaboration Software, Requirement Management Software (e.g. Polarion) . ? Very good English skill and presentation skill is needed. ? Motivated in learning new technologies, processes and industrial standard. ? Good communication skills, motivated, pro-active, creative and the ability to lead a team in an international environment.